Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Advocate Health Care; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a full-time Social Worker in Palliative Care to support patients and families in a high‑touch hospital setting. The role emphasizes biopsychosocial assessments, care planning, and education within a 40-hour workweek (Mon-Fri 8-5).

The ideal candidate holds a CSWE‑accredited MSW, an active Clinical Social Work license, and 1–2 years of healthcare experience. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential, with opportunities for professional mentoring and

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work required from a CSWE-approved graduate school.
• 1 year in current department or 2 years healthcare experience for external candidates.
• License in Clinical Social Work in applicable state; other certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop care plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide brief psychotherapy, supportive counseling, and patient/family education.
• Advocate for patients and families throughout the care continuum and coordinate services.

Skills

Biopsychosocial assessment

Brief psychotherapy

Crisis intervention

Patient education

Advocacy for patient

Education

Master's in Social Work (CSWE)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

CSWE-accredited program

Job description

Department: 02310 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Palliative Care Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Mon-Fri 8-5p Pay Range: $30.70 - $46.05

Essential Functions

• Provides biopsychosocial assessments, clinical behavioral health diagnoses, treatment planning, evidence based clinical interventions, information and referrals to community.
• Interviews patient/patient's social support system to complete initial psychosocial evaluation and/or completes psychosocial assessment for the patient.
• Provides brief psychotherapy, supportive counseling, and education to patient/patient's social support system.
• Assists in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic/terminal illness.
• Identifies, plans, and coordinate aspects of care for the patient/family.
• Develops, monitors and revises a plan of care based on assessment of patient/family needs, in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
• Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient/family education.
• Advocates for the patient and family throughout care continuum.
• Maintains availability to the patient/family as a resource to facilitate communication among providers and to monitor services rendered.
• Provides clinical supervision to provisionally licensed social worker and/or mentors new social workers in the department.
• Serves as a resource to team members and physicians regarding emotional, social and psychosocial components of the patient's illness and its effects on their social support system.
• Intervenes in crisis situations, appropriately and effectively applying crisis intervention theory and skills.
• Participates in the initiation, development, and maintenance of clinical pathways/protocols and other population-based programs, facilitating collaboration of multidisciplinary teams in the process.
• Analyzes and evaluates the effect of social work involvement on quality outcomes, fiscal parameters, customer satisfaction, and system operations and implements strategies to resolve the system, performance, and patient variances.
• Refers patients/family to external agencies/resources for treatment when appropriate.
• Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.
• Documents accurately, timely and according to departmental policy.
• Participates, as appropriate, in clinical research and may provide local, national, and/or international presentations within specified field.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication with patients, team members, family, visitors, etc.
• Vision (corrected) adequate for reading.
• Intelligible speech and normal language/cognitive skills.
• Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretchers.
• Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely.
• Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day.
• Sometimes requires climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead.
• Works is in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• The work environment is primarily indoors.

Education, Experienceand Certifications

Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE approved graduate school required.

1 year experience within current department or 2 years healthcare experience required for external candidates.

License in Clinical Social Work in applicable state and/or SC required; additional Certification preferred.

Proof of membership in a professional organization required.

Must have the ability to mentor/supervise new social workers as needed by department.

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Transformation One shared purpose brought us together.

Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access

What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it

Inspiring Professionals

With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care

We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care