Job Information
UNC Health Care Social Worker - Psych Emergency Services in Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
Provides psychosocial assessment, care planning, intervention and evaluation to individuals and families undergoing treatment for Emergency Department patients and UNC Health Nash.
Responsibilities:
Provides care management services in the emergency department setting. Works collaboratively with other care team members to develop and support the patient's care plan.
Identifies barriers and develops safe dispositions. Serves as a patient advocate, supporting shared decision-making and the use of decision aids.
Educates patients and families on a variety of topics including how to access medical home services, establish self-management goals, and navigate the health care system.
Identifies, coordinates and helps to align patient care and community resources to facilitate patient care transitions and prevent hospital readmissions and Emergency Department visits.
Appropriately documents consults and interventions in the patient's electronic medical record.
Maintains compliance with organizational policies and procedures and evidenced based guidelines.
Other information:
Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred.
LCSW preferred, must obtain within 3 years of hire
Minimum of two years paid experience in social work
Experience in clinical/medical setting and crisis intervention
Job Details
Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals
Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Emergency Services
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: NASH HC
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.