Hospital Social Worker: Psychosocial Care & Crisis Support

Atrium Health Enterprise; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Enterprise seeks a licensed social worker to conduct psychosocial evaluations and provide counseling to patients and families. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to plan care, intervene in crises, and connect patients with community resources post-discharge. Strong documentation and ethical practice are essential.

Master's in Social Work is required; LCSW is preferred. Prior hospital experience is valued; licensure requirements vary by state.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• LCSW licensure preferred; meet state licensure requirements where applicable.
• At least 1 year of professional hospital or health setting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ethics standards and social work codes of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and social support to initiate psychosocial evaluation.
• Provide counseling, education, and support to patients and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to plan care addressing psychosocial needs.
• Serve as a resource on emotional, social, and psychosocial aspects of illness.
• Intervene in crises using established crisis intervention techniques.
• Complete psychosocial assessments for post-hospital care and referrals.
• Assess appropriate level of care across the continuum with Clinical Care Management.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning meetings.
• Identify community resources and assist with referrals.
• Document case records per departmental standards and maintain records.

Skills

Counseling & emotional support

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy & education

Documentation & case management

Assessment & planning

Communication in English

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred

State licensure requirements where applicable

1+ year hospital/health setting experience preferred

Tools

Data Management Tools

Job description

Atrium Health Enterprise seeks a licensed social worker to conduct psychosocial evaluations and provide counseling to patients and families. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to plan care, intervene in crises, and connect patients with community resources post-discharge. Strong documentation and ethical practice are essential.

Master's in Social Work is required; LCSW is preferred. Prior hospital experience is valued; licensure requirements vary by state.