Medical Social Worker-Atrium Health University-Weekender Days

Essential Functions

• Completes psychosocial assessments for the patient's post hospital care for designated patients and their support system.
• Affords emotional, social, and psychosocial support to patients coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic/terminal illness.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Care Management team to assess and evaluate the patient for the appropriate level of care or environment setting to meet care needs across the continuum.
• 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.
• Provides information, education to patients on community resources and options for post hospital care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Make referrals to community agencies as needed.
• Serves as a liaison between hospital, patients and Department of Social Services during evaluation/investigation.
• Responds to requests for consultative services to patients after normal working hours.

Physical Requirements

• Works in an office type setting.
• Prolonged periods of sitting reviewing medical records, and documentation.
• Repetitive wrist motion and occasional lifting of 10-20 pounds.
• 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.
• Takes On-Call Duty as scheduled.

Education, Experience And Certifications

• Masters in Social Work required, LCSW preferred.
• Applicable state Certification is preferred.
• Adherence to National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
• At least 1 year professional experience in hospital or health related setting preferred.
• Expertise with Data Management Tools.

About the Role

Department 11200 Atrium Health University City - Case Management Status Part time Benefits Eligible Yes Hours Per Week 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information Saturday and Sunday 0700-1900 Pay Range $30.70 - $46.05

Benefits

• 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
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