Social Worker - PRN

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,705 - 63,369; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Part-time Social Work Case Manager for the Charlotte area to perform psychosocial evaluations, counseling, and discharge planning across four locations (Belmont, Concord, Pineville, Charlotte). The role requires scheduling flexibility and travel between sites as needed.

The position emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, crisis intervention, and connection to community resources to support post-hospital care and transition.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• LCSW preferred.
• At least 1 year of professional hospital or health-setting experience preferred.
• Experience with Data Management Tools.

Responsibilities

• Interview patient and supporting system to initiate psychosocial evaluation.
• Provide counseling and education to patient and support system.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to plan care meeting psychosocial needs.
• Communicate with hospital staff on psychosocial aspects of illness and care planning.
• Identify and intervene in crisis situations using appropriate crisis intervention skills.
• Maintain accurate psychosocial assessments and case records.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Data Management Tools

Job description

Status

Part time

Department

11200 Carolinas Rehabilitation: Charlotte - Case Management

Schedule Details / Additional Information

Flexible availability is preferred, with the ability to work Monday through Friday as well as weekends. Candidate should be willing to travel between all four locations (Belmont, Concord, Pineville, and Charlotte) based on operational needs.

Pay Range

$30.70 - $46.05

Essential Functions

• Interviews patient/patient's social support system to complete initiate psychosocial evaluation.
• Provides counseling/support/education to patient/patient's social support system. Assists patients/patient's social support system in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic/terminal illness.
• Works collaboratively with the patients and patient's social support system to establish and implement a plan of care with multidisciplinary team that meets the patient's identified psychosocial needs.
• Serves as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding emotional, social, and psychosocial components of the patient's illness and its effects on their social support system. Assists and facilitates the multidisciplinary team in understanding and integrating these aspects into the plan of care.
• Intervenes in crisis situations, appropriately and effectively applying crisis intervention theory and skills.
• Completes psychosocial assessments for the patient's post hospital care for designated patients and their support system.
• Works with the Clinical Care Management team to assess and evaluate the patient/patient's social support system for the appropriate level of care or environment setting to meet care needs across the continuum.
• Participates in multidisciplinary care planning meetings.
• Maintains current knowledge and researches availability of community agencies and community resources for social, emotional or financial assistance.
• Provides information, education to patients and their social support on community resources and options for post hospital care appropriate to the age of the patients served, in collaboration with the Clinical Care Management team. Make referrals to community agencies as needed.
• Reports suspected cases of child & adult abuse/neglect/exploitation. Serves as liaison between hospital, patients/patient's social support system and Department of Social Services during evaluation/investigation.
• Identifies and records clinical, psychosocial and financial barriers to a smooth transition across the healthcare continuum and assists in identifying and facilitating system improvements.
• Works with Clinical Care Management leadership to identify problems, recommended solutions and works toward resolution.
• Develops and maintains accurate case records of each referred patient. Documents in medical record according to departmental standards.

Physical Requirements

Works in an office type setting, extensive walking throughout the facility. Prolonged periods of sitting reviewing medical records, documentation. Repetitive wrist motion and occasional lifting of 10-20 pounds. Requires frequent verbal and written communication in English. Intact sight and hearing with or without assistive devices is required. Must be able to handle a fast paced environment, moving independently from one location to another.

Education, Experience And Certifications

Master's degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required. LCSW preferred. At least 1 year professional experience in hospital or health related setting preferred. Expertise with Data Management Tools. Adherence to National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work.

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.