Caseworker- full- or part-time

Department: 11231 Carolinas Medical Center - LC: Clinical Social Work: Morehead Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 1st Shift M-F 8:30 to 5:00. Some remote work from home required. Hybrid of both on site at 1021 Morehead Medical Drive Charlotte, NC 28204 and some work from home days each week. Major Responsibilities 1) Assess patients for discharge planning needs. Discharge planning for hospital inpatients

1. Complete initial evaluation and place in medical record according to department policy.
2. Collaborate with Physicians and other hospital disciplines to proactively develop plans for continued care after discharge.

1. Develop and update the discharge plan and document the plan in the medical record according to departmental policy.
2. Act as community liaison to arrange resources and enhance safe and timely discharges.
3. Organize and attend patient care conferences to further identify each patient’s potential discharge needs.
4. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all referral sources.

2) Evaluate patient/family support systems, financial support, lifestyles for patients and/or families.

1. Provide information regarding community resources for ongoing counseling services.
2. Provide age specific appropriate assessment and counseling for patients and family support systems.

Timely and complete documentation to meet licensure and third party payor requirements 1) Documentation of assessment and/or plan entered in the medical record adhereing to hospital policy.

Provision of inservices to assigned units and attendance of educational seminars as appropriate 1) Continuing education is a professional responsibility

1. Continuing education units (CEU’s) required for licensure will be completed and documented within NASW timeframes.
2. Conducts inservices on assigned units as indicated and appropriate

Preparation of statistical records 1) Conducts monthly audits and enters data as per department policy.

Functions as a member of the care management team 1) Attends patient care conferences and multi-disciplinary team conferences.

1. Keeps staff informed of Social Work progress on open cases and notifies appropriate personnel of updates and changes.
2. Collaborates with members of the health care team as indicated
3. Evaluates the patient/family’s psychosocial needs in relation to the medical situation.

Contributes to Continuous Process Improvement activities 1) Offers innovative ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.

2) Collects data as requested by department head.

Social Worker, Clinical Education/Experience Required: MSW from accredited school of Social Work and field experience within a hospital setting. Demonstrates competence in counseling and discharge planning. MSW (Licensed Social Worker Masters) from accredited school of Social Work and field experience.

N/A If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Our Commitment to You 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

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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

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