Medical Social Worker - Pediatric Behavioral Holds - FT

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a licensed social worker to provide psychosocial assessments and patient support for post-hospital planning. The role involves collaborating with the Clinical Care Management team to determine appropriate care settings and to support patients and their families.

You will assist clients coping with hospitalization-related stress, maintain ethical practice per NASW, and refer to community resources.

Qualifications

• MSW required; LCSW preferred.
• Applicable state certification preferred.
• Adherence to NASW Code of Ethics.
• At least 1 year hospital or health setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments for post-hospital care for designated patients and families.
• Assist patients in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic/terminal illness.
• Collaborate with Clinical Care Management to assess appropriate level of care.
• Serve as resource on emotional and social aspects for hospital staff and physicians.
• Provide information and referrals to community resources; make referrals as needed.
• Report suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation; liaise with DSS during evaluations.
• Respond to consults after normal working hours.

Skills

Data Management Tools

Communication Skills

Patient Advocacy

Education

Master's in Social Work

LCSW preferred

State Certification 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.