Hospital Social Worker — Care Transitions & Support

Atrium Health; Wadesboro (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Retirement plan

Job summary

Atrium Health Anson Case Management department is hiring a social worker to complete psychosocial assessments for post-hospital care and support patients and families. This role collaborates with the Clinical Care Management team to determine optimal care levels and facilitates referrals to community resources.

Requirements include a Master’s in Social Work and preferably an LCSW, plus at least 1 year in hospital settings and data management tools experience. Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work required, LCSW preferred.
• Applicable state Certification is preferred.
• 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

Master's in Social Work

LCSW preferred

State Certification preferred

Tools

Data Management Tools

Job description

Atrium Health Anson Case Management department is hiring a social worker to complete psychosocial assessments for post-hospital care and support patients and families. This role collaborates with the Clinical Care Management team to determine optimal care levels and facilitates referrals to community resources.

Requirements include a Master’s in Social Work and preferably an LCSW, plus at least 1 year in hospital settings and data management tools experience. Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm.