Social Worker, MSW, Remote, FT, Days

Department :

39733 Enterprise Corporate - Care Transitions

Status : Full time

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Hou rs Per Week : 40

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

Remote position with some travel. Hours are M-F 0800-1630. High speed internet is required. Familiarity with community resources in the areas of Charlotte NC to Rome, GA. Some travel may be required. License required for North Carolina, Georgia and Alabama. (WI license not needed).

Pay Range

$28.05 - $42.10

Job Profile Summary

Provides social work services, clinical intervention, complex treatment planning and care coordination to patients and families, when relevant. Additionally, offers counseling to patients with a variety of behavioral health needs and provides treatment recommendations to interdisciplinary team regarding behavioral health care. In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, assists with the development of a comprehensive treatment plan to meet short- and longer-term health and mental health needs.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

Master of Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Clinical social work experience with three years' experience working in a mental health setting with clinical diagnosis and treatment responsibilities required.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and / or REGISTRATION :

Clinical licensure in the applicable state through the Social Work Certification and Licensure Board required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Completes psychosocial assessment in accordance with departmental and professional standards to identify emotional, social and environmental needs related to diagnosis, illness, treatment and life situation.

2. Works with patients and families to provide clinical assessment and mental health intervention in conjunction with the health care team.

3. Formulates, develops and implements a psychosocial treatment plan utilizing appropriate social work modalities and interventions, which may include crisis intervention, individual and family therapies, and grief and bereavement counseling.

4. Conducts team meetings, in conjunction with physician and other team members, to review the treatment plan and to establish plans for treatment care.

5. Works in conjunction with the Psychiatric team to offer resource information and referrals for behavioral health care services beyond the scope of the provider?s practice, such as for psychiatric medication evaluations.

6. Maintains knowledge of federal, state and local mental health system in order to facilitate ethical treatment planning and referrals. Upon request, consults with other mental health professionals and the health care team re : referral processes for community based mental health services.

7. Advocates for additional state and federal resources in the continuum of mental health services.

8. Documents according to Departmental standards.

9. Facilitates a positive work environment.

10. Promotes / enhances profession.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS :

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrates proficiency in the use of DSM-V criteria

Proficiency using a personal computer

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Establishes positive working relationships and works to reduce workplace conflict

Embraces change in a rapidly changing health care environment

Demonstrates knowledge of mental health system and reforms Social work experience in a healthcare setting desirable

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Subject to many interruptions Subject to irregular hours

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You :

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

Compensation

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

Benefits and more

About Advocate Health

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.