Social Worker II

Department: 34033 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing: Care Coordination Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Various Pay Range: $30.70 - $46.05 Are you a compassionate, clinically skilled social worker who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment? Join our multidisciplinary care team as a Social Worker II, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting patients and families through complex medical, emotional, and social challenges. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by guiding patients across the continuum of care, advocating for their needs, and ensuring safe, effective discharge planning. Essential Functions Identifies patients who would benefit from Case Management interventions through initial screening and assessment of discharge needs Conducts comprehensive interviews with patients and families to gather relevant psychosocial, emotional, and environmental information Completes psychosocial assessments in accordance with departmental, regulatory, and professional standards Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized psychosocial treatment plans utilizing appropriate social work modalities, including crisis intervention, individual and family therapy, and grief and bereavement counseling Initiates and coordinates appropriate internal and external referrals based on patient-specific needs Advocates for patients to address unmet needs and remove barriers to care Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement effective discharge plans that promote continuity of care Coordinates and facilitates patient and family care conferences as needed Identifies barriers to efficient and effective patient care and seeks strategies to eliminate those barriers Maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations impacting social work practice Demonstrates awareness of payer and reimbursement practices and guides patients and families through post-discharge care options Documents all assessments, interventions, and care coordination activities in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with departmental standards Education, Experience, Licensure & Certification Master’s degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Clinical licensure (or provisional status) preferred Certification as an Accredited Case Manager (ACM-SW) preferred Social work experience in a healthcare setting strongly preferred Skills & Qualifications Demonstrated competence in providing age- and developmentally appropriate care Ability to establish positive working relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions Adaptability and resilience in a rapidly changing healthcare environment Strong communication, critical thinking, and advocacy skills 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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care