Social Worker

NurseDeck Inc; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NurseDeck Inc. seeks a compassionate Social Worker to provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients and families.

Responsibilities include assessing psychosocial needs, developing care plans, coordinating resources, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care. Licensure or certification as required locally is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) or related field.
• Must have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty within the past 2 years.
• Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ psychosocial needs and develop individualized care plans
• Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and families
• Coordinate community resources, referrals, and support services
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care
• Advocate for patients’ rights and assist with navigating healthcare systems
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards
• Support crisis intervention and conflict resolution when necessary
• Educate patients and families on available programs, benefits, and coping strategies

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

BSW

2 years experience

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to patients and families, ensuring they receive the assistance needed to cope with medical, social, and emotional challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ psychosocial needs and develop individualized care plans
• Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and families
• Coordinate community resources, referrals, and support services
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care
• Advocate for patients’ rights and assist with navigating healthcare systems
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards
• Support crisis intervention and conflict resolution when necessary
• Educate patients and families on available programs, benefits, and coping strategies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) or related field
• Must have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty within the past 2 years.
• Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications (if any)

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Prior experience in hospital or clinical social work
• Knowledge of community resources and healthcare syste ms

Certifications (if any)

• State licensure or certification as a Social Worker (as required by local regulations)
• Clinical Social Worker certification (if applicab le)