Social Worker II, AHWFB

United States·Winston-Salemmid

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OtherSocial Worker

Department:

34033 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing: Care Coordination

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Full Time

$30.70 - $46.05

The Social Worker II provides social work services, complex discharge planning and care coordination to patients and families. This role identifies needed community services and refers patients in need to the appropriate services and communicates any psycho-social issues that may impact the health or condition of the patient with other hospital staff. As a Social Worker II, you will collaborate with members of the multi-disciplinary team to affect positive patient and family outcomes.

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Nice to Have

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Social work experience in a healthcare setting.

Clinical licensure or provisional clinical licensure.
Accredited Case Manager (ACM-SW) certification.

Responsibilities

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→Identify patients who may benefit from case management services through assessment of discharge planning and care coordination needs.
→Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate emotional, social, environmental, and financial needs.
→Develop, implement, and monitor individualized psychosocial treatment plans.
→Provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, family counseling, grief support, and other appropriate social work interventions.
→Coordinate internal and external referrals to community resources and support services.
→Advocate for patients and families to address unmet needs and remove barriers to care.
→Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to support patient progression and discharge planning.
→Coordinate and facilitate patient and family care conferences as needed.
→Guide patients and families through available post-discharge care options and resources.
→Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations affecting patient care and discharge planning.
→Stay informed on payer requirements and reimbursement practices that impact the plan of care.
→Identify barriers to efficient care delivery and implement strategies to improve outcomes.
→Document assessments, interventions, and care plans in the electronic medical record according to departmental and regulatory standards.

Requirements

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Ability to provide age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate care.
Strong assessment, communication, counseling, and advocacy skills.
Ability to build positive working relationships and effectively manage conflict.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize responsibilities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
Adaptability and resilience in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
Strong knowledge of community resources, discharge planning processes, and care coordination.

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, including:

What We Offer

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✓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 a teammate's job

✓Incentive pay for select positions

✓Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

✓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

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. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. 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. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.