LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Medical Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social Worker/Medical Social Worker provides directly or assists program staff in completion of the health and behavior screening, counseling, and referral. If indicated, provides further psycho-social assessment including diagnosis, treatment plan, and individual therapy to patients in an outpatient setting. Provides education or assists staff in developing education sessions on stress and anger management. Determines tools to be used for screening/assessing anxiety and depression, determines criteria to be used to assist staff in referring patients for further health and behavior services. Psychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations with referred patients to develop a treatment plan. Provides individual counseling and/or educational services to patients referred. Coordinates and communicates activities related to patient plan of care/services rendered with the interdisciplinary team. Maintains clinical and professional competency according to licensure requirements for Licensed Clinical Social Workers in the state of North Carolina and provides care appropriate for the age, health, and developmental status of patients served. Has full access to patient health information.Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays and weekend PRNBenefits: Health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, tax deferred annuity plan, medical and dependent day care reimbursement accounts, short-term disability, long-term disability, cancer/critical illness insurance, supplemental insurance policies, qualified employer - federal PSLF program, CME reimbursement, paid malpractice insurance, phone stipendOur Healthcare System: Iredell Health System is a locally owned and managed 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the communities we serve. Our footprint is in Iredell County, Alexander County, and Catawba County. Our purpose is to provide advanced healthcare while maintaining warmth and compassion, giving our patients the peace of mind that they are getting the best medical care available. We are anchored by a 247-bed hospital Iredell Memorial, which is the county's largest hospital and the county's ONLY non-profit hospital. Iredell Memorial Hospital recently earned an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that serves as a voice for the health care consumer. Iredell Physician Network has 48 providers in eight specialty clinics and eleven primary care practices. Iredell Physician Network also oversees two Urgent Cares, two Ambulatory Surgery Centers, an outpatient Imaging Center, and an outpatient rehab center. Iredell Health System has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Charlotte region by the Charlotte Business Journal and one of the healthiest employers every year since 2021. An American Heart Association designated 'Fit Friendly Place of Work.' Our Healthcare System has over 1600 full/part/PRN staff members and over 175 licensed providers. Accredited by DNV Healthcare USA, one of the world's leading certification assurance and risk management providers. The hospital is also certified as a Community Cancer Center by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.Requirements: Masters in Social Work, Psychology, or Behavioral Health from an accredited program. LCSW and board certification required. Broad knowledge of health and behavior therapy, crisis intervention, and psychosocial assessment and diagnosis. Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Functions independently and in teams. Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient's requirements for interventions. Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Good physical and mental fitness to meet the demands of emergency situations. Emotional maturity and stability. Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching, and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.