Social Worker jobs at UNC Health Care

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. A Social Worker - MSW (Inpatient) is a crucial member of the healthcare team, providing comprehensive support and services to patients and their families. They are responsible for conducting assessments, supporting patient-centered care plans, facilitating resources, monitoring progress, advocating for patients, actively listening to their concerns, respecting individuality, building trust, performing risk segmentation, carrying out delegated work, coordinating care, and communicating with payers. Essential Job Duties: * Facilitates Care Progression and Discharge Planning * Complete Initial Discharge Planning Assessment in electronic medical record within one business day [goal within 24 hours of admission]. * Participate in daily Communication and Patient Progression Meetings. * Document in electronic medical record if no discharge planning needs have been identified through initial assessment. * Conduct face-to-face meeting for all patients to determine the most effective way to coordinate resources and begin discharge planning. * Follows Clinical Care Progression to ensure right care, right time, right place, right resources. * Communicate medical milestones for transition with the patient/family. * Address barriers for scheduled same-day discharges. * Identify patient's readiness to discharge based on discussions with the patient/family/care team members. * Assess the plan of care and discharge plan to determine needs post-discharge and communicate to patient/family/care team on an ongoing basis. * Identify required authorization for post-discharge services and refer to the appropriate post-discharge service provider. * Participate in medication resource management for non-resourced patients, as needed. * Verify patient's understanding/agreement of plan of care and discharge plan. * Refer administrative tasks (e.g., faxing, form processing) to Care Management Assistant. * Identify and Present on patients during CCM and collaborate to problem solve issues with complex patients and identify trends. * Coordinate with Care Management Assistant by providing updates for discharge planning, payer communication, and transportation. * Provide updates to the Care Management Assistant on the discharge plan, discharge delays, and anticipated discharges Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ● Master's Degree in Social Work Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● None required Professional Experience Requirements: ● Two (2) years health care experience strongly preferred Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: ● • Knowledge of mental health conditions, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment modalities * Strong assessment and diagnostic skills * Excellent communication 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 Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Johnston Health Organization Unit: Care Management - Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $33.04 - $47.50 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Outpatient Care Manager, Social Worker (OP CM SW) is responsible for providing Social Work and care management services to out-patients and their families (occasional in-patients) as directed by the policies and procedures of the entity and Outpatient Care Management Department. The OP CM SW provides professionally established methods of assessing a patient's unique bio-psychosocial status, assists patients and families in resolving problem areas, and connects them with appropriate community resources and services. Responsible for the psychosocial component of patient care as it relates to medical stability and wellness, the OP CM SW collaborates with both health care and community partners to address social determinants of health and promote self-management of care needs. The OP CM SW also collaborates with the Outpatient Care Manager RN, Community Health Worker and extender staff as needed to address the social needs of the medically complex patient. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provides assessment, care planning and intervention to patients and caregivers, including psychosocial and resource evaluation and planning, advocacy, as well as crisis intervention as appropriate. * Provides counseling directed toward helping patients/caregivers cope with and understand the relationship between physical functioning, illness and the consequent social/emotional impact and adjustments required. * Consults with providers, nurses and other members of the health care team to facilitate interdisciplinary care and address effective continuum of care coordination. * Investigates insurance benefits as well as community resources to provide and facilitate appropriate referrals based on patient/caregiver agreement. * Organizes individual patient care meetings with internal and, as necessary, external multidisciplinary team members and the patient/caregiver to evaluate progress and to identify and resolve problems that may interfere with a positive patient outcome. * Provides patient/caregiver and/or care team education as needed as it relates to government mandates/laws. * Proactively collaborates with patient/caregiver, care team members, and community partners as necessary to address bio-psychosocial needs to ensure efficient and effective continuity of care, utilization of resources and to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations. * Ensures appropriate clinical and patient care documentation in patient charts, completes reports and other requested/required patient documentation as needed, and maintains required statistical documentation for the department's management information system. * Functions autonomously under the Organization and Departmental policies and procedures and in compliance with the NASW Code of Ethics. * Acts as a liaison to community agencies, health institutions, etc., to address systems issues affecting patient outcomes by serving, as able, in community groups and organizations. * Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sitting for one to two hours at a time, stand for two to three hours at a time, walk on all surfaces for up to five hours per day, and climb stairs. Must be capable of driving a car. Fingering and handling objects frequently. Occasionally firmly grasp, twist and turn objects with hands and fingers. May be required to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasionally stoops, bends, squats, kneels and reaches above shoulder level. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversations and high and low frequencies and to see as it relates to general and peripheral vision. Must have the ability to touch as related to telephone and computer keyboard. EDUCATION: Master's degree in Social Work from an educational institution accredited by the National Council on Social Work Education (NCSWE) preferred. LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: State licensure for MSW in PA and NJ preferred. State licensure for MSW in NJ required if working in NJ. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: MSW with minimum of two (2) years' experience in medical social work case management or other experience as related to site of service preferred or as above. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

City/State Carrollton, VA Work Shift First (Days) Provider Specialty Behavioral Health Sentara Medical Group is seeking a dedicated and compassionate provider to join our growing Behavioral Health team. This is an exciting opportunity to help build a new outpatient practice while being connected to a robust network of behavioral health professionals across the region. Position Highlights Outpatient position with potential for remote/telehealth flexibility M-F, 8:00-5:00 p.m. (No Call) Average patient load: 12-14 patients per day Initial team size: 1 provider at a new location, with plans to expand and integrate into a larger brick-and-mortar behavioral health center Collaborative environment as part of a broader outpatient group of 20+ Advanced Practice Providers and 15 therapists Provide support and treatment for a wide range of conditions Benefits Highlights Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement plans with employer match Paid malpractice with tail coverage Paid time off and CME allowance Supportive administrative and clinical leadership Suffolk, Virginia, offers the perfect blend of small-city charm and modern convenience. Known for its scenic waterfronts, vibrant downtown, and expansive natural beauty, Suffolk provides a welcoming community with excellent schools, diverse dining, and easy access to Hampton Roads' cultural and recreational amenities. With a growing economy and a relaxed pace of life, Suffolk is an ideal place to live and work. . -Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000• Annual CME Allowance• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance• Legal Resources Plan• 100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states: North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. 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. Schedule: This position is hybrid, with a combination of remote work and on-site responsibilities at our clinics in Raleigh and Clayton. 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: Health Alliance Organization Unit: Pop Health Care Management Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $33.04 - $47.50 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:Raleigh 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. A Social Worker - MSW (Inpatient) is a crucial member of the healthcare team, providing comprehensive support and services to patients and their families. They are responsible for conducting assessments, supporting patient-centered care plans, facilitating resources, monitoring progress, advocating for patients, actively listening to their concerns, respecting individuality, building trust, performing risk segmentation, carrying out delegated work, coordinating care, and communicating with payers. Responsibilities: 1. Assessments: Conduct thorough assessments of patients' mental, emotional, and social well-being to evaluate their needs and identify any barriers to their overall functioning. This includes assessing their support systems, coping mechanisms, mental health conditions, and psychosocial factors. 2. Patient-Centered Care Plans: Collaborate with providers, patients, their families, and the healthcare team on individualized care plans that align with patients' goals, preferences, and values. 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. 3. 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 care progression, follow-up and continuity of care. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Risk Segmentation: Utilize risk segmentation strategies to identify patients who may require additional support or interventions based on their medical, psychological, and social risk factors. This helps prioritize resources and interventions for those who need them most. 9. Tasks or Interventions: Carry out specific tasks or interventions as delegated by the healthcare team. 10. Delegated Work: Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to carry out delegated work, such as coordinating referrals, conducting follow-up assessments, and providing ongoing support to patients and their families. 11. Care Coordination: Coordinate care across different providers and settings to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care. This may involve facilitating communication, sharing information, and advocating for the patient's needs. 12. Payer Communication: Communicate with payers, such as insurance companies or government agencies, to provide necessary information for authorization of services, reimbursement, or other documentation requirements. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ● Master's Degree in Social Work Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● None required Professional Experience Requirements: ● Two (2) years health care experience strongly preferred Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: ● • Knowledge of mental health conditions, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment modalities * Strong assessment and diagnostic skills * Excellent communication 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 Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: UNCH Care Mgmt-Medical Center Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $33.04 - $47.50 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. A Social Worker - Ambulatory 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 is responsible for a range of duties, including 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. This position is located in the Memory and Cognitive Clinic at Meadowmont, Chapel Hill, NC. Responsibilities: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. Educates patients and their families on available resources. Coordinates and delivers patient education, referrals, and transitions of care, including referrals for home health, hospice, DME, and long-term care. 5. Documentation and Billing for Services: Accurately document and bill for services rendered in compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements. 6. Crises Management: Identify possible or actual patient/family crises, provide crisis intervention and emotional support, and creates and facilitates effective plans for resolution. Provides brief interventions for mental, emotional, addictive, behavioral, or developmental disorders and conditions within the scope of practice for an LCSW. 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. Updates care plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with patient clinical course and continuing care needs. 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. Motivational Interviewing: Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques as an approach to behavior change with the aim of assisting patients with reaching their health goals. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. Actively participates in meetings, problem solving, goal setting, quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives. 14. Facilitates meetings with team members, provides training and education, develops standard work and oversees process implementation as appropriate. 15. Serves as a consultative resource for team members, providers, and colleagues. **Other Information** Other information: **Education Requirements:** ● Master's Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. **Licensure/Certification Requirements:** ● Licensed as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of North Carolina **Professional Experience Requirements:** ● Three (3) years of broad clinical experience in a healthcare setting for patients with complex medical conditions required. **Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:** ● Knowledge of mental health conditions, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment modalities Ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team Empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines **Job Details** Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: UNCH Care Mgmt OP Social Wrkrs Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $33.04 - $47.50 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. A Social Worker - MSW (Inpatient) is a crucial member of the healthcare team, providing comprehensive support and services to patients and their families. They are responsible for conducting assessments, supporting patient-centered care plans, facilitating resources, monitoring progress, advocating for patients, actively listening to their concerns, respecting individuality, building trust, performing risk segmentation, carrying out delegated work, coordinating care, and communicating with payers. Responsibilities: 1. Assessments: Conduct thorough assessments of patients' mental, emotional, and social well-being to evaluate their needs and identify any barriers to their overall functioning. This includes assessing their support systems, coping mechanisms, mental health conditions, and psychosocial factors. 2. Patient-Centered Care Plans: Collaborate with providers, patients, their families, and the healthcare team on individualized care plans that align with patients' goals, preferences, and values. 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. 3. 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 care progression, follow-up and continuity of care. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Risk Segmentation: Utilize risk segmentation strategies to identify patients who may require additional support or interventions based on their medical, psychological, and social risk factors. This helps prioritize resources and interventions for those who need them most. 9. Tasks or Interventions: Carry out specific tasks or interventions as delegated by the healthcare team. 10. Delegated Work: Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to carry out delegated work, such as coordinating referrals, conducting follow-up assessments, and providing ongoing support to patients and their families. 11. Care Coordination: Coordinate care across different providers and settings to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care. This may involve facilitating communication, sharing information, and advocating for the patient's needs. 12. Payer Communication: Communicate with payers, such as insurance companies or government agencies, to provide necessary information for authorization of services, reimbursement, or other documentation requirements. **Other Information** Other information: **Education Requirements:** ● Master's Degree in Social Work **Licensure/Certification Requirements:** ● None required **Professional Experience Requirements:** ● Two (2) years health care experience strongly preferred **Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:** ● - Knowledge of mental health conditions, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment modalities - Strong assessment and diagnostic skills - Excellent communication 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 **Job Details** Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: UNCH Care Mgmt-Medical Center Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $33.04 - $47.50 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. A Social Worker - Ambulatory 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 is responsible for a range of duties, including 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. This position is located in the Memory and Cognitive Clinic at Meadowmont, Chapel Hill, NC. Responsibilities: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. Educates patients and their families on available resources. Coordinates and delivers patient education, referrals, and transitions of care, including referrals for home health, hospice, DME, and long-term care. 5. Documentation and Billing for Services: Accurately document and bill for services rendered in compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements. 6. Crises Management: Identify possible or actual patient/family crises, provide crisis intervention and emotional support, and creates and facilitates effective plans for resolution. Provides brief interventions for mental, emotional, addictive, behavioral, or developmental disorders and conditions within the scope of practice for an LCSW. 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. Updates care plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with patient clinical course and continuing care needs. 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. Motivational Interviewing: Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques as an approach to behavior change with the aim of assisting patients with reaching their health goals. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. Actively participates in meetings, problem solving, goal setting, quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives. 14. Facilitates meetings with team members, provides training and education, develops standard work and oversees process implementation as appropriate. 15. Serves as a consultative resource for team members, providers, and colleagues. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ● Master's Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● Licensed as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of North Carolina Professional Experience Requirements: ● Three (3) years of broad clinical experience in a healthcare setting for patients with complex medical conditions required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: ● Knowledge of mental health conditions, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment modalities Ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team Empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: UNCH Care Mgmt OP Social Wrkrs Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $33.04 - $47.50 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. About our practice: Top-ranked in the nation, The UNC Family Medicine Center provides patient-centered primary care, conducts groundbreaking research, cares for communities, and trains the best and the brightest young doctors and primary care providers. We provide full-scope patient care for babies, children, adolescents, and adults throughout the life cycle, including the provision of maternity care. We provide extensive services for physical health, emotional wellbeing, nutrition, and acute care, including sports medicine. Our three locations are The UNC Family Medicine Center at Chapel Hill (central location where we also have an Urgent Care Clinic), The UNC Family Medicine Center at Durham (Mayfair St), The UNC Family Medicine Center at Carraway Village, and The UNC Family Medicine Center at South Durham (Fayetteville Rd). We are proud to serve our amazing, diverse UNC community and ALL the people of North Carolina. Learn more at: **************************** Summary: A Social Worker - Ambulatory 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 is responsible for a range of duties, including 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. This position must practice under appropriate supervision as defined by the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board. Responsibilities: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Documentation and Billing for Services: Accurately document and bill for services rendered in compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements. 5. Crises Management: Identify possible or actual patient/family crises, provide crisis intervention and emotional support, and creates and facilitates effective plans for resolution. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. Actively participates in meetings, problem solving, goal setting, quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ● Master's Degree in Social Work Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● LCSW-A Professional Experience Requirements: ● No previous experience required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: ● Knowledge of mental health conditions, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment modalities Ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team Empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians Organization Unit: SOM Amb Care-FPC-Other-F Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $28.59 - $41.09 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 is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. About our practice: Top-ranked in the nation, The UNC Family Medicine Center provides patient-centered primary care, conducts groundbreaking research, cares for communities, and trains the best and the brightest young doctors and primary care providers. We provide full-scope patient care for babies, children, adolescents, and adults throughout the life cycle, including the provision of maternity care. We provide extensive services for physical health, emotional wellbeing, nutrition, and acute care, including sports medicine. Our three locations are The UNC Family Medicine Center at Chapel Hill (central location where we also have an Urgent Care Clinic), The UNC Family Medicine Center at Durham (Mayfair St), The UNC Family Medicine Center at Carraway Village, and The UNC Family Medicine Center at South Durham (Fayetteville Rd). We are proud to serve our amazing, diverse UNC community and ALL the people of North Carolina. Learn more at: **************************** Summary: A Social Worker - Ambulatory 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 is responsible for a range of duties, including 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. This position must practice under appropriate supervision as defined by the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board. Responsibilities: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Documentation and Billing for Services: Accurately document and bill for services rendered in compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements. 5. Crises Management: Identify possible or actual patient/family crises, provide crisis intervention and emotional support, and creates and facilitates effective plans for resolution. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. Actively participates in meetings, problem solving, goal setting, quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives. **Other Information** Other information: **Education Requirements:** ● Master's Degree in Social Work **Licensure/Certification Requirements:** ● LCSW-A **Professional Experience Requirements:** ● No previous experience required. **Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:** ● Knowledge of mental health conditions, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment modalities Ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team Empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines **Job Details** Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians Organization Unit: SOM Amb Care-FPC-Other-F Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $28.59 - $41.09 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 is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The Social Worker/Discharge Planner plans, organizes and directs the clinical case management functions of assigned patient population. This includes completing clinical and psychosocial assessments and facilitating timely, effective and safe discharges. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to identify patients at risk for readmissions and implements plans of care to reduce risk. Responsibilities: 1. Completes psychosocial screenings, assessments, and appropriate interventions in collaboration with patients/families, physicians, and other healthcare team members to meet care plan needs. 2. Collaborates with Case Manager to formulate and implement discharge plans for patients with identified discharge needs. 3. Accesses internal and external resources to meet patients' and families' discharge needs. 4. Maintains working knowledge of internal and external resources as well as financial, state, and regulatory agency policies and requirements. 5. Actively promotes, coordinates, and facilitates communication between patients and/or families and members of the healthcare team, and/or members of the legal, educational, and religious communities as needed. 6. Addresses complex psychosocial issues or behaviors which create or contribute to non-compliance, over-utilization or resources, and/or readmissions. 7. Effectively identifies and resolves issues associated with competency, guardianship, and adoption processes. Serves as an advocate for patients' physical and emotional well-being. 8. Identifies possible or actual patient/family crises, providing crisis intervention and emotional support, and creating and facilitating effective plans for resolution. 9. Identifies real/potential ethical issues, educates healthcare team members, and participates in resolution in collaboration with other healthcare team members 10. Proactively initiates end of life discussions with patients, families and/or physicians when appropriate. Assists patients with completion of Advance Directives and Out of Facility Do Not Resuscitate Orders as needed 11. Adheres to Patient Bill of Rights and National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics. 12. Supports secondary level of care placement issues as needed by department 13. Assist patients in accessing indigent drug programs 14. Other duties as assigned Other information: Education Requirements: Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) required. Licensure/Certification Requirements: Professional Experience Requirements: No previous experience required. Job Details Legal Employer: Lenoir Health Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit: Care Management Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8 hours per day) Location of Job: LENOIR MEM Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No 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.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The Social Worker/Discharge Planner plans, organizes and directs the clinical case management functions of assigned patient population. This includes completing clinical and psychosocial assessments and facilitating timely, effective and safe discharges. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to identify patients at risk for readmissions and implements plans of care to reduce risk. Responsibilities: 1. Completes psychosocial screenings, assessments, and appropriate interventions in collaboration with patients/families, physicians, and other healthcare team members to meet care plan needs. 2. Collaborates with Case Manager to formulate and implement discharge plans for patients with identified discharge needs. 3. Accesses internal and external resources to meet patients' and families' discharge needs. 4. Maintains working knowledge of internal and external resources as well as financial, state, and regulatory agency policies and requirements. 5. Actively promotes, coordinates, and facilitates communication between patients and/or families and members of the healthcare team, and/or members of the legal, educational, and religious communities as needed. 6. Addresses complex psychosocial issues or behaviors which create or contribute to non-compliance, over-utilization or resources, and/or readmissions. 7. Effectively identifies and resolves issues associated with competency, guardianship, and adoption processes. Serves as an advocate for patients' physical and emotional well-being. 8. Identifies possible or actual patient/family crises, providing crisis intervention and emotional support, and creating and facilitating effective plans for resolution. 9. Identifies real/potential ethical issues, educates healthcare team members, and participates in resolution in collaboration with other healthcare team members 10. Proactively initiates end of life discussions with patients, families and/or physicians when appropriate. Assists patients with completion of Advance Directives and Out of Facility Do Not Resuscitate Orders as needed 11. Adheres to Patient Bill of Rights and National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics. 12. Supports secondary level of care placement issues as needed by department 13. Assist patients in accessing indigent drug programs 14. Other duties as assigned Other information: Education Requirements: Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) required. Licensure/Certification Requirements: Professional Experience Requirements: No previous experience required. Job Details Legal Employer: Lenoir Health Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit: Care Management Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Weekend Location of Job: LENOIR MEM Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No 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.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The Social Worker/Discharge Planner plans, organizes and directs the clinical case management functions of assigned patient population. This includes completing clinical and psychosocial assessments and facilitating timely, effective and safe discharges. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to identify patients at risk for readmissions and implements plans of care to reduce risk. Responsibilities: 1. Completes psychosocial screenings, assessments, and appropriate interventions in collaboration with patients/families, physicians, and other healthcare team members to meet care plan needs. 2. Collaborates with Case Manager to formulate and implement discharge plans for patients with identified discharge needs. 3. Accesses internal and external resources to meet patients' and families' discharge needs. 4. Maintains working knowledge of internal and external resources as well as financial, state, and regulatory agency policies and requirements. 5. Actively promotes, coordinates, and facilitates communication between patients and/or families and members of the healthcare team, and/or members of the legal, educational, and religious communities as needed. 6. Addresses complex psychosocial issues or behaviors which create or contribute to non-compliance, over-utilization or resources, and/or readmissions. 7. Effectively identifies and resolves issues associated with competency, guardianship, and adoption processes. Serves as an advocate for patients' physical and emotional well-being. 8. Identifies possible or actual patient/family crises, providing crisis intervention and emotional support, and creating and facilitating effective plans for resolution. 9. Identifies real/potential ethical issues, educates healthcare team members, and participates in resolution in collaboration with other healthcare team members 10. Proactively initiates end of life discussions with patients, families and/or physicians when appropriate. Assists patients with completion of Advance Directives and Out of Facility Do Not Resuscitate Orders as needed 11. Adheres to Patient Bill of Rights and National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics. 12. Supports secondary level of care placement issues as needed by department 13. Assist patients in accessing indigent drug programs 14. Other duties as assigned Other information: **Education Requirements:** Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) required. **Licensure/Certification Requirements:** **Professional Experience Requirements:** No previous experience required. **Job Details** Legal Employer: Lenoir Health Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit: Care Management Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8 hours per day) Location of Job: LENOIR MEM Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No 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. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The Social Worker/Discharge Planner plans, organizes and directs the clinical case management functions of assigned patient population. This includes completing clinical and psychosocial assessments and facilitating timely, effective and safe discharges. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to identify patients at risk for readmissions and implements plans of care to reduce risk. Responsibilities: 1. Completes psychosocial screenings, assessments, and appropriate interventions in collaboration with patients/families, physicians, and other healthcare team members to meet care plan needs. 2. Collaborates with Case Manager to formulate and implement discharge plans for patients with identified discharge needs. 3. Accesses internal and external resources to meet patients' and families' discharge needs. 4. Maintains working knowledge of internal and external resources as well as financial, state, and regulatory agency policies and requirements. 5. Actively promotes, coordinates, and facilitates communication between patients and/or families and members of the healthcare team, and/or members of the legal, educational, and religious communities as needed. 6. Addresses complex psychosocial issues or behaviors which create or contribute to non-compliance, over-utilization or resources, and/or readmissions. 7. Effectively identifies and resolves issues associated with competency, guardianship, and adoption processes. Serves as an advocate for patients' physical and emotional well-being. 8. Identifies possible or actual patient/family crises, providing crisis intervention and emotional support, and creating and facilitating effective plans for resolution. 9. Identifies real/potential ethical issues, educates healthcare team members, and participates in resolution in collaboration with other healthcare team members 10. Proactively initiates end of life discussions with patients, families and/or physicians when appropriate. Assists patients with completion of Advance Directives and Out of Facility Do Not Resuscitate Orders as needed 11. Adheres to Patient Bill of Rights and National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics. 12. Supports secondary level of care placement issues as needed by department 13. Assist patients in accessing indigent drug programs 14. Other duties as assigned Other information: **Education Requirements:** Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) required. **Licensure/Certification Requirements:** **Professional Experience Requirements:** No previous experience required. **Job Details** Legal Employer: Lenoir Health Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit: Care Management Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Friday - Mondays (4 10 hour days) Location of Job: LENOIR MEM Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No 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. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Completes clinical assessments of bio-psychosocial needs, provides information and short-term therapeutic counseling to patients and their families in relation to social, psychological, financial, and family situations and prepares an intervention plan. Obtains, interprets, and communicates to staff and physicians necessary information regarding patients and families, including bio-psychosocial history information. Identifies possible or actual patient/family crises, providing crisis intervention and emotional support, and creating and facilitating effective plans for resolution. Develops and maintains good working relationships with outside community health and social agencies. Reaches out to the community to learn of and utilize new resources for meeting patient needs. Assists patients and families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources. Documents group therapy and other care activity in patient charts according to department policies and procedures. Adheres to National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics. Responsibilities: 1. Completes clinical assessments of bio-psychosocial needs, provides information and short-term therapeutic counseling to patients and their families in relation to social, psychological, financial, and family situations and prepares an intervention plan. 2. Develops and maintains good working relationships with outside community health and social agencies. Reaches out to the community to learn of and utilize new resources for meeting patient needs. Assists patients and families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources. 3. Identifies possible or actual patient/family crises, providing crisis intervention and emotional support, and creating and facilitating effective plans for resolution. 4. Obtains, interprets, and communicates to staff and physicians necessary information regarding patients and families, including bio-psychosocial history information. **Other Information** Other information: **Education Requirements:** ● Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. **Licensure/Certification Requirements:** ● Licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) in the state of North Carolina. **Professional Experience Requirements:** ● No prior experience required. **Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:** **Job Details** Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital Organization Unit: Jonas Hill Outpatient Clinic Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00 Salary Range: $26.59 - $38.23 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Weekend Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir 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 their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Completes clinical assessments of bio-psychosocial needs, provides information and short-term therapeutic counseling to patients and their families in relation to social, psychological, financial, and family situations and prepares an intervention plan. Obtains, interprets, and communicates to staff and physicians necessary information regarding patients and families, including bio-psychosocial history information. Identifies possible or actual patient/family crises, providing crisis intervention and emotional support, and creating and facilitating effective plans for resolution. Develops and maintains good working relationships with outside community health and social agencies. Reaches out to the community to learn of and utilize new resources for meeting patient needs. Assists patients and families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources. Documents group therapy and other care activity in patient charts according to department policies and procedures. Adheres to National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics. Responsibilities: 1. Completes clinical assessments of bio-psychosocial needs, provides information and short-term therapeutic counseling to patients and their families in relation to social, psychological, financial, and family situations and prepares an intervention plan. 2. Develops and maintains good working relationships with outside community health and social agencies. Reaches out to the community to learn of and utilize new resources for meeting patient needs. Assists patients and families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources. 3. Identifies possible or actual patient/family crises, providing crisis intervention and emotional support, and creating and facilitating effective plans for resolution. 4. Obtains, interprets, and communicates to staff and physicians necessary information regarding patients and families, including bio-psychosocial history information. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ● Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● Licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) in the state of North Carolina. Professional Experience Requirements: ● No prior experience required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital Organization Unit: Jonas Hill Outpatient Clinic Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00 Salary Range: $26.59 - $38.23 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Weekend Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir 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 their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. As a Social Worker BSW at UNC Health, you will play a vital role in providing support, resources, and advocacy for patients and their families. You will be responsible for facilitating resources, advocating for patients' rights, actively listening to their concerns, demonstrating respect for individuality, building trust, and obtaining, interpreting, and communicating necessary information regarding patients and families, including bio-psychosocial history information. Responsibilities: 1. Obtaining, Interpreting, and Communicating Information: a. Gather bio-psychosocial history information from patients and their families to assess their needs and develop appropriate care plans. b. Consult with licensed healthcare staff or physicians to ensure accurate and comprehensive communication of patient information. c. Effectively document and share relevant information to facilitate continuity of care and promote interdisciplinary collaboration. 2. Resource Facilitation: a. Assess patients' needs and connect them with appropriate resources, such as housing assistance, healthcare services, financial aid, and community support programs. b. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community organizations to develop and maintain a comprehensive referral network. c. Provide guidance and support in navigating complex systems and processes to ensure patients receive the necessary resources. 3. Advocacy: a. Serve as a strong advocate for patients, promoting their rights and ensuring their voices are heard. b. Collaborate with patients to identify and address systemic barriers and social inequalities that impact their well-being. c. Liaise between patients and external agencies, advocating for their needs and interests to improve their access to services and resources. 4. Active Listening: a. Utilize active listening skills to create a safe and supportive environment for patients to express their concerns, emotions, and needs. b. Empathize with patients' experiences and validate their feelings, providing non-judgmental and compassionate support. c. Actively engage in effective communication to accurately understand and address patients' unique situations. 5. Respect for Individuality: a. Recognize and embrace the diversity of patients' backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, and values. b. Foster an inclusive and culturally sensitive environment, ensuring that services are provided with respect and without discrimination. c. Tailor interventions and support strategies to meet the individual needs and preferences of each patient. 6. Building Trust: a. Establish and maintain a trusting and therapeutic relationship with patients based on professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical guidelines. b. Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and integrity in all interactions with patients and their families. c. Maintain clear boundaries while providing appropriate support and guidance. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ● Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● None required. Professional Experience Requirements: ● Previous related experience preferred, but not required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: ● - Knowledge of local community resources, social services, and healthcare systems. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills. * Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. * Excellent organizational and time management skills. * Commitment to maintaining professional standards and ethical guidelines. Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital Organization Unit: Case Management Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $19.92 - $28.62 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for performing a wide range of patient care activities for assigned patients. The Social Worker conducts patient assessments, contributes to the patient plan of care, and participates in discharge planning in collaboration with the care team. The Social Worker also provides patient, family, and caregiver education and support services as indicated. Adheres to the National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics. Responsibilities: + Assesses the medical, cognitive, psychosocial, and financial status of patients and their families as indicated. + Identifies problems and needs of the patient, their strengths and barriers for care, and their available resources for ongoing care needs. + Develops a patient plan of care and discharge plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, patients, and their families. + Provides patient, family, caregiver education and support. + Coordinates referrals to community services and resources and provides linkage to enhance carryover of recommendations. + Provides clinical documentation and communicates with the physician and the interdisciplinary care team as appropriate for information related to the plan of care. + Develops and maintains good working relationships with community providers and social agencies and participates in community outreach and education efforts as appropriate. + Prioritizes caseload according to need and available resources. Other information: Required + Master of Social Work required. + Active driver's license and access to transportation. + Cultural competency and/or experience working with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds. + Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. **Job Details** Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Acute Care Case Management Work Type: Part Time Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for performing a wide range of patient care activities for assigned patients. The Social Worker conducts patient assessments, contributes to the patient plan of care, and participates in discharge planning in collaboration with the care team. The Social Worker also provides patient, family, and caregiver education and support services as indicated. Adheres to the National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics. Responsibilities: * Assesses the medical, cognitive, psychosocial, and financial status of patients and their families as indicated. * Identifies problems and needs of the patient, their strengths and barriers for care, and their available resources for ongoing care needs. * Develops a patient plan of care and discharge plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, patients, and their families. * Provides patient, family, caregiver education and support. * Coordinates referrals to community services and resources and provides linkage to enhance carryover of recommendations. * Provides clinical documentation and communicates with the physician and the interdisciplinary care team as appropriate for information related to the plan of care. * Develops and maintains good working relationships with community providers and social agencies and participates in community outreach and education efforts as appropriate. * Prioritizes caseload according to need and available resources. Other information: Required * Master of Social Work required. * Active driver's license and access to transportation. * Cultural competency and/or experience working with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds. * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Job Details Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Acute Care Case Management Work Type: Part Time Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No