MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER

North Carolina Community Health Center Association; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) in Asheville, NC seeks a full-time Medical Social Worker/Medical Care Coordinator to coordinate assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services to meet health needs and promote patient safety, quality of care, and cost-effective outcomes.

Requirements include 2+ years in care/case management, motivational interviewing, stages of change interventions, and ability to facilitate care

Qualifications

• 2+ years previous experience in care/case management.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing and stages of change interventions.
• Ability to facilitate execution of care plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment, planning, facilitation and care coordination.
• Advocate for options and services to meet health needs.
• Promote patient safety, quality of care and cost-effective outcomes.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Stages of change

Care plan facilitation

Education

Bachelor's in human services

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS)

Location:

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We are looking for a full-time Medical Social Worker/Medical Care Coordinator to coordinate the collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s and family’s comprehensive health needs through communication and available resources to promote patient safety, quality of care, and cost-effective outcomes.

The underlying premise of this position is based in the fact that when an individual reaches the optimum level of wellness and functional capability everyone benefits: the individuals being served, their support systems, social systems, and greater health in the population.

The position will be based at Minnie Jones Health Center, 257 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801.

EXPERIENCE:
2+ years previous experience in care/case management
Motivational interviewing skills, knowledge of stages of change interventions, and demonstrated ability to facilitate the execution of care plans.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors’ degree in human services, social work or psychology; Master’s degree preferred

Salary range from $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 per year
Previous experience in care/case management
Expert knowledge of medical office operations
Familiarity with role of FQHCs in the community