Social Worker MSW Atrium Health Emergency Department Weekend Nights Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Social Worker MSW Atrium Health Emergency Department Weekend Nights
Charlotte, NC, United States

Job ID:

155208

Job Family:

Behavioral Health Services

Status:

Part Time

Shift:

Night

Detailed Shift and Schedule:

7PM – 7:30 AM

Job Type:

Regular

Department Name:

11011005031712-Clinical Case Management
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Overview
Job Summary
Provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention and information/referral services on a consultation basis to patients and families.
Essential Functions
Completes psychosocial assessments for the patient’s post hospital care for designated patients and their support system.
Assists patients in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic/terminal illness.
Works with the Clinical Care Management team to assess and evaluate the patient for the appropriate level of care or environment setting to meet care needs across the continuum.
Serves as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding emotional, social, and psychosocialponents of the patient’s illness and its effects on their social support system.
In collaboration with the Clinical Care Management team, provides information, education to patients onmunity resources and options for post hospital care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Make referrals tomunity agencies as needed.
s suspected cases of child & adult abuse/neglect/exploitation. Serves as liaison between hospital, patients and Department of Social Services during evaluation/investigation.
Responds to requests for consultative services to patients after normal working hours.
Physical Requirements
Works in an office type setting. Extensive walking throughout the facility. Prolonged periods of sitting reviewing medical records, and documentation. Repetitive wrist motion and occasional lifting of 10-20 pounds. Requires frequent verbal and writtenmunication in English. Intact sight and hearing with or without assistive devices is required. Must be able to handle a fast paced environment, moving independently from one location to another. Takes On-Call Duty as scheduled.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Masters in Social Work required, LCSW preferred. NC Certification is preferred. Adnce to National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. At least 1 year professional experience in hospital or health related setting preferred. Expertise with Data Management Tools.