All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Student Loan Repayment Program
Career Development
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Hendersonville
Convenient access, with locations across Western North Carolina
Beautiful mountain scenery
Plentiful opportunities for outdoor adventurers, including hiking, zip lining and white-water rafting
Historic towns and cities full of specialty shops, art galleries and unique restaurants
Fresh produce available at farmers’ markets and U-picks
Special events to enjoy in every season
The role you’ll contribute:
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Clinical Social Worker, Licensed, intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs, funding sources and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special assistance programs and agencies, and/or require assistance with transitions of care or discharge planning.In addition, offer crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations.This role will receive referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members (including physicians, RN Care Managers, staff nurses, and other members of the care team).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Psychosocial Assessment and Interventions
oAssesses patient’s and family’s psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, assisting those coping with adjusting to significant life transitions
oIntervenes with patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability; accesses and mobilizes family/community resources to meet identified needs
oServes as a resource to provide information and intervention related to treatment decisions, terminal illnesses and end-of-life issues
oProvides grief counseling and crisis intervention skills
oAdvocates for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the healthcare system
oProvides de-escalation services for patient/family as appropriate
oProvide Motivational Interview techniques for patients with substance use and addictive disorders
oProvides patient/family education, adjustment-to-illness counseling, grief counseling and crisis intervention
oProvides education to patients/families/caregivers regarding resource options and coping with diagnosis, treatment and prognosis
oWorks in collaboration with hospital and community agencies to obtain needed services and resources for patients/families/caregivers
Receives referrals for psychosocial complex needs from the health care team.
Provides assessment and reporting interventions in child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, adult/elderly abuse, child protection, sexual assault, and human trafficking as appropriate.
Provides consult services for patients who may possibly lack decision making capacity.Follows the guardianship (temporary/ permanent) policies and procedures and coordinates with Care Management leadership throughout the process.
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor's in Social Work with health care related Masters or MSW
Minimum five (5) years experience in hospital/medical social work
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
Masters in Social Work
Care Management discharge planning experience
Knowledge of state and federal guidelines pertinent to care management
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
·Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
·State Social Work applicable Licensure
·ACM/CCM certification
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.