Medical Social Worker WP (Weekends)

About the role

Provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention and information/referral services on a consultation basis to patients and families. Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Responsibilities

• Completes psychosocial assessments for the patient's post hospital care for designated patients and their support system.
• Assists patients in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic/terminal illness.
• Works 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.
• In collaboration with the Clinical Care Management team, 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.
• Reports suspected cases of child & adult abuse/neglect/exploitation.
• Serves as liaison between hospital, patients and Department of Social Services during evaluation/investigation.
• Responds to requests for consultative services to patients after normal working hours.

Requirements

• Works in an office type setting.
• Extensive walking throughout the facility.
• Prolonged periods of sitting reviewing medical records, and 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.
• Takes On-Call Duty as scheduled.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Expertise with Data Management Tools.

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
• Educational Assistance Program

Pay

Pay Range: $30.70 - $46.05 per hour

Schedule

Part‑time, 24 hours per week; Sat/Sun 7a‑7p