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. Provide social work services, complex discharge planning, and care coordination to patients and their families. Identify needed community services and refer patients in need to the appropriate services. Collaborate with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to affect positive patient and family outcomes. Communicate with other hospital staff re: psycho-social issues that impact health condition/status. #J-18808-Ljbffr