A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
Team Lead-Social Worker Atrium Health - 3.7 Winston-Salem, NC Job Details Full-time $30.70 - $46.05 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Master's degree in social work Master of Social Work Employee relationship building Mental health facility experience Healthcare diagnosis
Full Job Description Department:
34033 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center -
Nursing:
Care Coordination Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hou rs
Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday-Friday, 40 hour work week.
Pay Range:
$30.70 - $46.05
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Master of Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Clinical social work experience required. Minimum 3 years' experience working in a mental health setting with clinical diagnosis and treatment responsibilities. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or
REGISTRATION
Clinical licensure in the state of applicable state through the Social Work Certification and Licensure Board.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Completes psychosocial assessment in accordance with departmental and professional standards to identify emotional, social and environmental needs related to mental health 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 family meetings, in conjunction with physician and other team members, to review the treatment plan to establish plans for post discharge care to ensure safe discharge planning and optimal mental health recovery. 5. Works in conjunction with the Psychiatric Consult team to offer resource information and referrals for behavioral health care services post discharge. 6. Maintains knowledge of federal, state and local mental health systems in order to facilitate post discharge referrals for community resources. Provides consultation to other members of the Department of Care Coordination 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 through collaboration with the applicable state LME/MCOs. 8. Documents social work actions in the Electronic Medical Record and communicates necessary information to providers and payers.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of DSM 5 criteria Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient in computer skills 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
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum 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 Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program Note:
Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. 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. Provide social work services, clinical intervention, complex discharge planning and care coordination to patients and their families. Additionally conducts family meetings and provides counseling with patients and families who present with a variety of behavioral health needs. In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, assists with the development of a comprehensive treatment plan to meet ongoing health and mental health needs post discharge.
