Hospital Social Worker: Crisis Intervention & Coordination

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Medical Social Worker to conduct psychosocial assessments and provide counseling for patients and their families. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to plan patient care and connect patients to community resources to support post-hospital transitions.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, documentation, and coordination with Clinical Care Management to determine appropriate care settings. A Master’s in Social Work is required; LCSW preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program, LCSW preferred.
• 1+ year hospital or health-related setting experience preferred.
• Adherence to NASW Code of Ethics and professional standards.
• Experience with data management tools and community resources.
• Adult and pediatric experience preferred; clinical licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and social supports to complete psychosocial evaluations.
• Provides counseling, support and education to patients and families.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to plan care addressing psychosocial needs.
• Serves as resource to hospital staff on emotional and social aspects of illness.
• Intervenes in crisis situations using crisis intervention skills.
• Completes psychosocial assessments for post-hospital care planning.
• Assesses level of care needs with Clinical Care Management across the continuum.
• Participates in multidisciplinary care planning meetings.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources and makes referrals as needed.
• Documents case records per departmental standards.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LCSW preferred

Tools

Data management tools

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Medical Social Worker to conduct psychosocial assessments and provide counseling for patients and their families. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to plan patient care and connect patients to community resources to support post-hospital transitions.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, documentation, and coordination with Clinical Care Management to determine appropriate care settings. A Master’s in Social Work is required; LCSW preferred.