Medical Social Worker - Clinical Care Management - FT

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a licensed social worker to conduct psychosocial assessments, support patients and families, and coordinate post-hospital care across the continuum.

The role collaborates with the Clinical Care Management team to determine appropriate care level, provides education on available resources, and ensures protection reporting; requires a Master’s in Social Work with LCSW preferred and hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work required for hospital social work.
• LCSW certification preferred when available.
• Experience in hospital or health-related setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments for post-hospital care.
• Assist patients with coping and adjustment to illness and hospitalization.
• Collaborate with Clinical Care Management to determine level of care.
• Educate patients on community resources and make referrals.
• Report suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation and liaise with DSS.
• Respond to after-hours consult requests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

LCSW (preferred)

Tools

Data Management Tools

Job description

Essential Functions

• Completes psychosocial assessments for the patient's post hospital care for designated patients and their support system.
• Assists patients in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic/terminal illness.
• Works with the Clinical Care Management team to assess and evaluate the patient for the appropriate level of care or environment setting to meet care needs across the continuum.
• Serves as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding emotional, social, and psychosocial components of the patient's illness and its effects on their social support system.
• In collaboration with the Clinical Care Management team, provides information, education to patients on community resources and options for post hospital care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Make referrals to community agencies as needed.
• Reports suspected cases of child & adult abuse/neglect/exploitation. Serves as liaison between hospital, patients and Department of Social Services during evaluation/investigation.
• Responds to requests for consultative services to patients after normal working hours.

Physical Requirements

Works in an office type setting, extensive walking throughout the facility. Prolonged periods of sitting reviewing medical records, documentation. Repetitive wrist motion and occasional lifting of 10-20 pounds. Requires frequent verbal and written communication in English. Intact sight and hearing with or without assistive devices is required. Must be able to handle a fast paced environment, moving independently from one location to another.

Education, Experience And Certifications

Masters in Social Work required, LCSW preferred. applicable state Certification is preferred. Adherence to National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. At least 1 year professional experience in hospital or health related setting preferred. Expertise with Data Management Tools.