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Assists in providing services to patients, their families, or significant others who need assistance with social, economic, or environmental problems resulting from, or related to, their illness. The Medical Social Worker works closely with the interdisciplinary team to address complex social and discharge planning issues and collaborates with community agencies as indicated to meet patient needs across the continuum of care. Has full access to patient health information. Requirements Baccalaureate Degree in Social Work required. Master’s in Social Work or Master’s in related field preferred. License or certification in Social Work preferred.  At least one year of hospital social work experience preferred.  Understanding of principles and practice of social work. Must have working knowledge of community social and health agencies. Must have knowledge of human behavior and personality dynamics. Essential Physical Requirements Must possess full...

Assists in providing services to patients, their families, or significant others who are in need of help with social, economic, or environmental problems resulting from, or related to their behavioral health diagnosis. Using creative communication strategies, the Social Worker / Discharge Planner will assist IDBH patients to anticipate, identify and overcome barriers within their journey through the healthcare system. The Social Worker / Discharge Planner works closely with the members of the multidisciplinary behavioral health team, including patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, and many other disciplines in the Iredell Health System involved in their care. Assists the patient in understanding their diagnosis, coordinating their treatment plans, seeking assistance from various appropriate social services and assisting the patient in communicating their treatment plan with their family and caregivers, documenting all interactions and outcomes. Partners with a network of...

Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides directly or assists program staff in completion of the health and behavior screening, counseling and referral. If indicated, provides further psycho-social assessment, including diagnosis, treatment plan, and individual therapy to patients in outpatient setting. Provides education or assists staff in developing education sessions on stress and anger management. Determines tools to be used for screening /assessing anxiety and depression, determines criteria to be used to assist staff in referring patients for further health and behavior services. Psychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations with referred patients to develop a treatment plan. Provides individual counseling and/or educational services to patients referred. Coordinates and communicates activities related to patient plan of care/services rendered with the interdisciplinary team. Maintains clinical and professional competency according to licensure requirements...