Social Worker II NEX AHWFB-PRN

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a licensed clinical social worker to provide comprehensive case management services for patients across the continuum of care.

You will assess discharge needs, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and advocate for patients to ensure appropriate post-discharge arrangements and supports.

Qualifications

• Identifies patients who would benefit from Case Management interventions based on discharge needs.
• Assesses data by interviewing patient/family and evaluating needs.
• Completes psychosocial assessments to identify emotional, social and environmental needs related to diagnosis, illnesses, treatment and life situations.
• Formulates and implements a psychosocial treatment plan utilizing social work modalities, including crisis intervention and family therapies.
• Initiates appropriate referrals for individual patient needs.
• Maintains knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations affecting care plans.
• Advocates for unmet needs on behalf of patients.
• Participates in discharge planning with the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Identifies barriers to efficient patient care and seeks strategies to overcome them.
• Guides patients and families through options for post-discharge care.
• Documents in the Electronic Medical Record per standards.
• Maintains awareness of payer and reimbursement practices impacting the plan of care.

Skills

Age-appropriate care

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Fast-paced environment

Adaptability

Healthcare social work

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Clinical licensure (or provisional status) desirable Certification as an Accredited Case Manager preferred (ACM-SW) preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identifies patients who would benefit from Case Management interventions based on an initial screening assessment of discharge needs.
• Assesses all relevant data and obtains information by interviewing patient/family and performing objective evaluation of patient needs.
• Completes psychosocial assessments in accordance with departmental and professional standards to identify emotional, social and environmental needs related to diagnosis, illnesses, treatment and life situations.
• Formulates, develops and implements a psychosocial treatment plan utilizing appropriate social work modalities and interventions, which may include crisis intervention, individual and family therapies, and grief and bereavement counseling.
• Initiates appropriate internal and external referrals specific to individual patient needs.
• Maintains current knowledge of available federal, state, and local regulations.
• Advocates for unmet needs on behalf of patients.
• Participates in the development of a discharge plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to drive patient progression through the continuum of care.
• Maintains current knowledge and awareness of payer and reimbursement practices impacting the plan of care.
• Coordinates patient and family care conferences as needed.
• Identifies barriers to efficient and effective management of patient care and seeks strategies to eliminate the barriers
• Documents in in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with departmental reporting standards.

Maintains working knowledge of payer and reimbursement practices impacting the plan of care. Demonstrates the ability to guide the patient and family through an evaluation of their options for post discharge care.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrates competence related to age and developmentally appropriate care Establishes positive work relationships and works to reduce work place conflict Demonstrates ability to work in fast paced environment with multiple interruptions Embraces change in rapidly changing health care environment Social work experience in a healthcare setting desirable

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Clean, well lit, comfortable environment (office space) Exposure to sights and smells associated with medical treatments in process Moderate noise environment High stress levels at times

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing x Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: x 20 lbs. maximum x 50 lbs. maximum x 100 lbs.maximum