Social Worker II AHWFB

Department:34033 Wilkes Medical Center - Nursing: Care CoordinationStatus:Full timeBenefits Eligible:YesHours Per Week:40Schedule Details/Additional Information:M-FPay Range$30.70 - $46.05Are you a compassionate, clinically skilled social worker who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment? Join our multidisciplinary care team as a Social Worker II, where you'll play a vital role in supporting patients and families through complex medical, emotional, and social challenges. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by guiding patients across the continuum of care, advocating for their needs, and ensuring safe, effective discharge planning.Essential FunctionsIdentifies patients who would benefit from Case Management interventions through initial screening and assessment of discharge needsConducts comprehensive interviews with patients and families to gather relevant psychosocial, emotional, and environmental informationCompletes psychosocial assessments in accordance with departmental, regulatory, and professional standardsDevelops, implements, and evaluates individualized psychosocial treatment plans utilizing appropriate social work modalities, including crisis intervention, individual and family therapy, and grief and bereavement counselingInitiates and coordinates appropriate internal and external referrals based on patient-specific needsAdvocates for patients to address unmet needs and remove barriers to careCollaborates with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement effective discharge plans that promote continuity of careCoordinates and facilitates patient and family care conferences as neededIdentifies barriers to efficient and effective patient care and seeks strategies to eliminate those barriersMaintains current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations impacting social work practiceDemonstrates awareness of payer and reimbursement practices and guides patients and families through post-discharge care optionsDocuments all assessments, interventions, and care coordination activities in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with departmental standards Education, Experience, Licensure & CertificationMaster's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)Clinical licensure (or provisional status) preferredCertification as an Accredited Case Manager (ACM-SW) preferredSocial work experience in a healthcare setting strongly preferred Skills & QualificationsDemonstrated competence in providing age- and developmentally appropriate careAbility to establish positive working relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environmentProven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptionsAdaptability and resilience in a rapidly changing healthcare environmentStrong communication, critical thinking, and advocacy skills Our Commitment to You:Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:CompensationBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and morePaid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramNote: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.About Advocate Health