Medical Social Worker WP (Weekends)

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Social Worker with an MSW to support patients and families after hospitalization. You will perform psychosocial assessments, connect patients with resources, and advocate for appropriate care settings.

In collaboration with the Clinical Care Management team, you will educate patients about options, report abuse as needed, and provide after-hours consults. Hospital experience and NASW ethics knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work required; LCSW preferred.
• Experience in hospital or health-related setting preferred.
• Familiarity with NASW Code of Ethics recommended.
• Ability to educate and connect patients with community resources.

Responsibilities

• Completes psychosocial assessments for post-hospital care for designated patients and their families.
• Assists patients in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic/terminal illness.
• Collaborates with Clinical Care Management to determine the appropriate level of care across the continuum.
• Serves as a resource to hospital staff on emotional and social aspects of illness and social support.
• Educates patients on community resources and makes referrals as needed.
• Reports suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation and liaises with Department of Social Services.
• Responds to after-hours consult requests for patient care.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Patient coping support

Communication

Clinical collaboration

Education

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

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, and 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. Takes On-Call Duty as scheduled.

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.