Hospital Social Worker - Care Management (FT)

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a qualified Social Work professional to join our Care Management team. The role conducts psychosocial assessments, supports patient coping after hospitalization, and helps determine care environments across the continuum.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work with LCSW preferred, plus at least 1 year of hospital or health-setting experience; data management tool proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work required; LCSW preferred.
• Applicable state Certification is preferred.
• Adherence to National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
• At least 1 year professional experience in hospital or health related setting preferred.
• Expertise with Data Management Tools.

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.

Education

Masters in Social Work

LCSW

Tools

Data Management Tools

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a qualified Social Work professional to join our Care Management team. The role conducts psychosocial assessments, supports patient coping after hospitalization, and helps determine care environments across the continuum.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work with LCSW preferred, plus at least 1 year of hospital or health-setting experience; data management tool proficiency is a plus.