Social Worker (MSW)

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill seeks a Social Worker - Behavioral Health II to join the care team. This in-person role centers on psychotherapy, assessments, care planning, and resource facilitation for patients and families.

You will document and bill for services, monitor progress, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and advocate for patient needs. A Master’s in Social Work and LCSW licensure are required; hybrid work is available. Location: Chapel Hill, 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mental health conditions and treatment modalities.
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent counseling and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Empathy and cultural sensitivity.
• Proficiency in billing and documentation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy.
• Document and bill services in compliance with requirements.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments.
• Develop patient-centered care plans with the team.
• Connect patients with community resources and referrals.
• Identify and manage crises; provide emotional support.
• Monitor progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Advocate for patient needs within the healthcare system.
• Engage patients with active listening and respectful communication.
• Respect patient individuality and cultural backgrounds.
• Participate in meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Assessment & diagnosis

Counseling skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Confidentiality & ethics

Billing & documentation

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

LCSW licensure

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.

*This position is an in-person position and is assigned to a clinic in Chapel Hill, NC.

Summary:
A Social Worker - Behavioral Health II 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 - II is responsible for a range of duties, including independent 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.

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. Identifies and appropriately escalates quality improvement opportunities.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Licensure or certification as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Professional Experience Requirements:

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

• Knowledge of mental health conditions, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment modalities
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
• Excellent counseling and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines
• Proficiency in billing and documentation procedures

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Health Medical Group

Organization Unit: Pop Health Care Management

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $33.37 - $47.97 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Hybrid

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

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.