Clinical Social Worker — Patient & Family Counselor

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a Clinical Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and discharge planning in a hospital setting. Level I focuses on direct patient care and teamwork; Level II adds supervision, leadership, and program support for the social work unit.

Requirements include a Master's in Social Work and NC licensure (LCSW preferred). The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, ethics, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited program required.
• Current LCSW credential preferred (NC licensure).
• Two years postinternship healthcare/social service experience for Level I.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention, individual/family/group therapy.
• Coordinate pre/posthospital services and community resources.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and leadership for Level II.

Skills

NASW ethical standards

Communication skills

Assessment & interviewing

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a Clinical Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and discharge planning in a hospital setting. Level I focuses on direct patient care and teamwork; Level II adds supervision, leadership, and program support for the social work unit.

Requirements include a Master's in Social Work and NC licensure (LCSW preferred). The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, ethics, and ongoing professional development.