Social Worker

6 days ago


Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States UNC Health Care Full time

Become an integral member of our diverse team, comprising over 40,000 colleagues who are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of unique communities.

Summary:

This role is assigned to the Pediatric Neurology Clinic in Chapel Hill, NC.

A Social Worker – Ambulatory II plays a vital role in promoting mental, emotional, and social well-being by providing comprehensive support and services to patients and their families.

The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for conducting assessments, developing patient-centered care plans, facilitating resources, monitoring progress and evaluation, advocating for patients, actively listening to their concerns, respecting individuality, and building trust.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Assessments: Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to evaluate patient needs and identify any barriers to their overall functioning.
  2. Patient-Centered Care Plans: Collaborate with the healthcare team and the patient to develop individualized care plans that address their unique needs, goals, and preferences.
  3. Resource Facilitation: Connect patients and their families with community resources, mental health services, support groups, and other relevant programs.
  4. Documentation and Billing for Services: Accurately document and bill for services rendered in compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements.
  5. Crisis Management: Identify possible or actual patient/family crises, provide crisis intervention and emotional support, and create effective plans for resolution.
  6. Progress Monitoring & Evaluation: Continuously monitor and evaluate the progress of patients' care plans to assess their response to interventions, measure outcomes, and make necessary adjustments.
  7. Advocacy: Advocate for patients' needs within the healthcare system and the community.
  8. Active Listening: Engage in active listening to understand patients' experiences, concerns, and emotions.
  9. Motivational Interviewing: Utilize motivational interviewing techniques as an approach to behavior change with the aim of assisting patients with reaching their health goals.
  10. Respect for Individuality: Recognize and respect the unique values, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds of each patient.
Other Information

Education Requirements:
● Master's Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● Licensed as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of North Carolina
Professional Experience Requirements:
● Three (3) years of broad clinical experience in a healthcare setting for patients with complex medical conditions required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
● Knowledge of mental health conditions, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment modalities
Ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
Empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNCH Care Mgmt OP Social Wrkrs

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Salary Range: $33.04-$47.50 (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities.


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