P5420697 Clinical Social Worker AHWFB

610 Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Job summary

The Memory Counseling Program within Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide behavioral health services, case management, and caregiver support for individuals with cognitive impairment.

The LCSW will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, facilitate family meetings, connect families to community resources, and document

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (CSWE accredited) required.
• Minimum 3 years' clinical social work experience in mental health.
• Experience with older adults or dementia preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and mental health evaluations.
• Provide individual psychotherapy and supportive counseling for dementia caregivers.
• Perform case management and care coordination activities, including GUIDE Program visits.
• Develop and implement psychosocial treatment plans.
• Facilitate family meetings and caregiver support groups.
• Connect patients and families with behavioral health and community resources.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care.
• Document services and interventions in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with program outcome tracking and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Mental health counseling

Care coordination

Family meetings

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master of Social Work (CSWE accredited)

Job description

Department: 01150 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Geriatrics Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm flexible hours--on rare occasion there may be a need for evening or weekends Pay Range: $30.70 - $46.05

The Memory Counseling Program within Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide specialized behavioral health services, case management, care coordination, and caregiver support for individuals living with cognitive impairment and dementia. This role combines clinical social work, psychotherapy, care coordination, and resource navigation to support patients and caregivers across the continuum of care. The Clinical Social Worker will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, facilitate family meetings, connect families to community resources, and provide counseling and support services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and mental health evaluations.
• Provide individual psychotherapy and supportive counseling for dementia caregivers.
• Perform case management and care coordination activities, including GUIDE Program visits.
• Develop and implement psychosocial treatment plans.
• Facilitate family meetings and caregiver support groups.
• Connect patients and families with behavioral health and community resources.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care.
• Document services and interventions in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with program outcome tracking and quality improvement activities.

Required Education & Experience

Education: Master of Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Experience: Clinical social work experience required. Minimum 3 years' experience working in a mental health setting with clinical diagnosis and treatment responsibilities. Experience working with older adults, geriatric populations, and individuals living with cognitive impairment or dementia strongly preferred.

Licensure Full clinical licensure in the applicable state through the Social Work Certification and Licensure Board.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in DSM-5 criteria.
• Strong counseling, communication, assessment, and care coordination skills.
• Knowledge of community resources, behavioral health systems, and case management practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Social work experience in a healthcare setting desirable.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in:

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