Medical Social Worker & Care Coordinator - Wellness Advocate

Western North Carolina Community Health Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

12+ paid holidays including floating

PTO 156 hours first year

403(b) retirement with match

Employer-paid life insurance

Telehealth access

HRSA loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) seeks a full-time Medical Social Worker/Medical Care Coordinator to coordinate assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for services to meet a patient’s comprehensive health needs.

Based at Minnie Jones Health Center in Asheville, NC, the role emphasizes collaboration to promote safety, quality of care and cost-effective outcomes for individuals and families served by our FQHC.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in care/case management.
• Motivational interviewing skills and stages of change knowledge.
• Ability to facilitate care plans and coordinate services.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy.
• Promote patient safety, quality of care, and cost‑effective outcomes.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Stages of change

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services/social work/psychology

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) seeks a full-time Medical Social Worker/Medical Care Coordinator to coordinate assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for services to meet a patient’s comprehensive health needs.

Based at Minnie Jones Health Center in Asheville, NC, the role emphasizes collaboration to promote safety, quality of care and cost-effective outcomes for individuals and families served by our FQHC.