Hospital Social Worker – Post-Hospital Care & Community Resources

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

Job summary

Advocate Health, based in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Social Work Case Manager to perform psychosocial assessments for post‑hospital care and support patients and their families through transitions.

You will collaborate with the Clinical Care Management team to determine the appropriate level of care, educate patients about community resources, and assist with referrals, while upholding NASW ethics and maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work required.
• LCSW preferred.
• Adherence to NASW Code of Ethics.
• At least 1 year professional hospital or health setting experience preferred.
• Expertise with Data Management Tools.

Responsibilities

• Completes psychosocial assessments for 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.
• Serves as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding emotional, social, and psychosocial components of the patient’s illness.
• Provides information and education to patients on community resources and options for post hospital care; makes referrals as needed.
• Reports suspected cases of child & adult abuse/neglect/exploitation; liaison between hospital, patients and Department of Social Services.
• Responds to requests for consultative services to patients after normal working hours.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in Social Work

LCSW preferred

State Certification preferred

Tools

Data management tools

Job description

Advocate Health, based in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Social Work Case Manager to perform psychosocial assessments for post‑hospital care and support patients and their families through transitions.

You will collaborate with the Clinical Care Management team to determine the appropriate level of care, educate patients about community resources, and assist with referrals, while upholding NASW ethics and maintaining thorough documentation.