JOB SUMMARY:

Provide social work services, clinical intervention, complex discharge planning and care coordination to patients. Additionally conducts meetings and provides counseling with patients who present with a variety of behavioral health needs. In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, assists with the development of a comprehensive treatment plan to meet ongoing health and mental health needs post-discharge.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Master of Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. 

Clinical social work experience required. 

Minimum 3 years' experience working in a mental health setting with clinical diagnosis and treatment responsibilities.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

Clinical licensure in the state of North Carolina through the Social Work Certification and Licensure Board.

LCSW or a Psychologist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Completes psychosocial assessment in accordance with departmental and professional standards to identify emotional, social, and environmental needs related to mental health diagnosis, illness, treatment, and life situation.

2. Works with patients to provide clinical assessment and mental health intervention in conjunction with the health care team.

3. Formulates, develops, and implements a psychosocial treatment plan utilizing appropriate social work modalities and interventions, which may include crisis intervention, and grief and bereavement counseling.

4. Conduct meetings, in conjunction with the physician and other team members, to review the treatment plan to establish plans for post-discharge care to ensure safe discharge planning and optimal mental health recovery.

5. Works in conjunction with the Psychiatric Consult team to offer resource information and referrals for behavioral health care services post-discharge.

6. Maintains knowledge of federal, state, and local mental health systems in order to facilitate post-discharge referrals for community resources. Provides consultation to other members of the Department of Care Coordination and the health care team re: referral processes for community-based mental health services.

7. Advocates for additional state and federal resources in the continuum of mental health services through collaboration with the North Carolina LME/MCOs.

8. Documents social work actions in the Electronic Medical Record and communicates necessary information to providers and payers.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrates proficiency in the use of DSM 5 criteria. 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Proficient in computer skills. 

Ability to work independently and collaboratively. 

Establishes positive working relationships and works to reduce workplace conflict. 

Embraces change in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. 

Demonstrates knowledge of the mental health system and reforms. 

Social work experience in a healthcare setting is desirable.