Inpatient Social Worker (MSW) – Care Advocate

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care seeks a Social Worker - MSW (Inpatient) to join the medical center team in Chapel Hill. The role focuses on comprehensive assessments, patient-centered care planning, resource facilitation, and advocacy to support patients and families throughout hospitalization.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, monitor plan progress, and communicate with payers to ensure timely authorization and continuation of care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Two years health care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions and diagnostic criteria.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' mental, emotional, and social well-being to identify needs and barriers.
• Collaborate with providers, patients, families, and the team on individualized care plans.
• Coordinate resources, referrals, and follow-up for coordinated care.
• Monitor progress and adjust care plans based on outcomes and needs.
• Advocate for patients' access to appropriate treatments and services.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical practice while communicating with payers.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Assessment skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Empathy and compassion

Confidentiality & ethics

Time management

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

UNC Health Care seeks a Social Worker - MSW (Inpatient) to join the medical center team in Chapel Hill. The role focuses on comprehensive assessments, patient-centered care planning, resource facilitation, and advocacy to support patients and families throughout hospitalization.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, monitor plan progress, and communicate with payers to ensure timely authorization and continuation of care.