Pediatric Ambulatory Social Worker II: Care Coordinator

UNC Health Careers; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is expanding social work support in the Pediatric Primary Care Specialty Clinic at Carolina Point II to enhance patient and family access, care coordination, and psychosocial support. A Social Worker – Ambulatory II is an integral member of the healthcare team, providing comprehensive support and services to patients and their families.

The role includes biopsychosocial assessments, developing individualized care plans, coordinating resources, and ensuring proper documentation and

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of North Carolina.
• Three years of broad clinical experience in a healthcare setting for patients with complex medical conditions required.

Responsibilities

• Assess biopsychosocials to identify needs, barriers, and supports.
• Develop patient-centered care plans with the care team.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources, mental health services, and transitions of care.
• Document and bill for services per insurance and regulatory requirements.
• Provide crisis intervention and brief therapy within scope of practice.

Skills

Clinical Social Work

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Empathy

Confidentiality

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

UNC Health is expanding social work support in the Pediatric Primary Care Specialty Clinic at Carolina Point II to enhance patient and family access, care coordination, and psychosocial support. A Social Worker – Ambulatory II is an integral member of the healthcare team, providing comprehensive support and services to patients and their families.

The role includes biopsychosocial assessments, developing individualized care plans, coordinating resources, and ensuring proper documentation and