Social Worker - Behavioral Health Screener

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina seeks a Social Worker - Behavioral Health to support patients and families, provide psychotherapy, assessments, and care planning within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes advocacy, crisis intervention, resource facilitation, and collaboration to promote mental, emotional, and social well‑being; part‑time onsite in Smithfield.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Licensed Clinician Social Worker - Advanced (LCSW-A) preferred or required.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions and evidence-based treatment modalities.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy to individuals, groups, and families.
• Document and bill for services per insurance and regulatory rules.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to evaluate patient needs.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Empathy & compassion

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:
A Social Worker - Behavioral Health is an integral member of the healthcare team, providing comprehensive support and services to patients and their families. They play a vital role in promoting mental, emotional, and social well-being. The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for a range of duties, including psychotherapy, billing for services, conducting assessments, developing patient-centered care plans, facilitating resources, monitoring progress and evaluation, advocating for patients, actively listening to their concerns, respecting individuality, and building trust. This position must practice under appropriate supervision as defined by the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board.

The ideal work schedule would be 5:00am to 9:00am, approximately four or five days per week, within a seven-day work week. The specific days will vary week to week.

Responsibilities:

1. Psychotherapy: Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy to patients to address their emotional, psychological, and social needs. Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions to promote positive change and enhance overall well-being.
2. Documentation and Billing for Services: Accurately document and bill for services rendered in compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements.
3. Assessments: Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to evaluate patient needs and identify any barriers to their overall functioning. This includes assessing their support systems, coping mechanisms, mental health conditions, and psychosocial factors.
4. Patient-Centered Care Plans: Collaborate with the healthcare team and the patient to develop individualized care plans that address their unique needs, goals, and preferences. These plans should integrate medical, psychological, and social aspects of care to ensure a holistic approach. Plans should facilitate optimal patient care transitions to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations or emergency department utilization.
5. Resource Facilitation: Connect patients and their families with community resources, mental health services, support groups, and other relevant programs. This includes assisting with referrals for psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and coordinating care with other providers.
6. Crises Management: Identify possible or actual patient/family crises, provide crisis intervention and emotional support, and creates and facilitates effective plans for resolution.
7. Progress Monitoring & Evaluation: Continuously monitor and evaluate the progress of patients' care plans to assess their response to interventions, measure outcomes, and make necessary adjustments. Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure appropriate follow-up and continuity of care.
8. Advocacy: Advocate for patients' needs within the healthcare system and the community. This involves ensuring access to appropriate treatment, facilitating communication between patients and their healthcare team, and addressing any barriers or concerns that may impact the patient's well-being.
9. Active Listening: Engage in active listening to understand patients' experiences, concerns, and emotions. Provide a safe and non-judgmental space for patients to express themselves, and offer empathy, validation, and support.
10. Respect for Individuality: Recognize and respect the unique values, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds of each patient. Tailor interventions and support to align with their individual needs and preferences, taking into account their cultural, social, and spiritual backgrounds.
11. Building Trust: Build trust-based relationships with patients and their families by demonstrating empathy, confidentiality, and professionalism. Foster open communication, collaboration, and a therapeutic alliance.
12. Actively participates in meetings, problem solving, goal setting, quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• LCSW-A

Professional Experience Requirements:

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Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

• Knowledge of mental health conditions, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment modalities
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Johnston Health

Organization Unit: Behavioral Health Screeners

Work Type: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 24.00

Salary Range: $28.87 - $41.50 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Rotating

Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.