Hospital Social Worker: Care Coordination & Family Support

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a skilled Social Worker to conduct psychosocial assessments and support patients and families post hospitalization. You will collaborate with the Clinical Care Management team to determine appropriate care levels and serve as a liaison to hospital staff on psychosocial issues.

The role involves educating patients about community resources, making referrals, and responding to after-hours consult requests, with NASW ethics guiding practice.

Qualifications

• MSW required; LCSW preferred.
• State social work license/certification preferred.
• Experience in hospital or health setting preferred.
• Adherence to NASW Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Completes psychosocial assessments for the patient's post hospital care for designated patients and their support system.
• Assists patients in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic/terminal illness.
• Works with the Clinical Care Management team to assess and evaluate the patient for the appropriate level of care or environment setting to meet care needs across the continuum.
• Serves as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding emotional, social, and psychosocial components of the patient's illness and its effects on their social support system.
• In collaboration with the Clinical Care Management team, provides information, education to patients on community resources and options for post hospital care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Make referrals to community agencies as needed.
• Reports suspected cases of child & adult abuse/neglect/exploitation. Serves as liaison between hospital, patients and Department of Social Services during evaluation/investigation.
• Responds to requests for consultative services to patients after normal working hours.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Emotional support

Care coordination

Consultations after hours

Education

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

LCSW preferred

State certification preferred

Tools

Data Management Tools

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a skilled Social Worker to conduct psychosocial assessments and support patients and families post hospitalization. You will collaborate with the Clinical Care Management team to determine appropriate care levels and serve as a liaison to hospital staff on psychosocial issues.

The role involves educating patients about community resources, making referrals, and responding to after-hours consult requests, with NASW ethics guiding practice.