Inpatient Social Worker, MSW - Care Advocate

UNC Health; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 46.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC is seeking an MSW Social Worker (Inpatient) to provide comprehensive support to patients and families. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop patient-centered care plans, facilitate community resources, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

The role emphasizes advocacy, active listening, cultural sensitivity, and building trust with patients while coordinating referrals, follow-up assessments, and payer communications.

Formación

• Knowledge of mental health conditions, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines.

Responsabilidades

• Assessments: Conduct thorough assessments of patients' mental, emotional, and social well-being to evaluate their needs and barriers.
• Patient-Centered Care Plans: Collaborate to create individualized care plans aligned with patient goals and values.
• Resource Facilitation: Connect patients with community resources and coordinating care.
• Progress Monitoring & Evaluation: Track progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Advocacy: Advocate for patient access to treatment and communication with care teams.
• Active Listening: Provide a safe space for patients to express concerns.
• Respect for Individuality: Honor cultural and personal backgrounds in interventions.
• Building Trust: Establish trust-based relationships with patients and families.
• Risk Segmentation: Identify patients needing additional support based on risk factors.
• Tasks/Interventions: Carry out delegated tasks as part of the care team.
• Care Coordination: Coordinate across providers for seamless transitions.
• Payer Communication: Communicate with payers for authorization and documentation.

Conocimientos

Mental health knowledge

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Empathy and cultural sensitivity

Organizational skills

Confidentiality and ethics

Educación

Master's Degree in Social Work

Descripción del empleo

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC is seeking an MSW Social Worker (Inpatient) to provide comprehensive support to patients and families. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop patient-centered care plans, facilitate community resources, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

The role emphasizes advocacy, active listening, cultural sensitivity, and building trust with patients while coordinating referrals, follow-up assessments, and payer communications.