Social Worker - Home Health (full-time)

Company: WakeMed
Location: New Hill
Posted on: February 18, 2021

Job Description:

About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a nationally recognized, private, not-for-profit health care organization founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. The largest health system in Wake County, WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to all. The 919-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, delivering health and wellness services that bring added value to the communities we serve. WakeMed is a leader in cardiac and vascular care, women's and children's services, emergency medicine and trauma care, physical rehabilitation, orthopaedics and neurosciences. Specialty facilities include the WakeMed Heart Center, Children's Hospital, Women's Pavilion and Birthplace, Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult and Children's Emergency Departments and a Level 1 Trauma Center. WakeMed's team of more than 9,400 employees, 2,000 volunteers, 1,300 affiliated physicians, and the more than 300 physicians employed by WakeMed Physician Practices use the most advanced technologies along with the best minds and the biggest hearts to ensure the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WakeMed provides an inclusive work environment that
promotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness among our diverse
workforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in any terms or
conditions of employment. All applicants/employees are considered for employment, transfer,
promotion or training without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity/expression,
genetics, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability or veteran status.Position Information:
The Social Worker is assigned to specific clinical care units and/or specific patient populations to provide services to patients and families whose medical, psychological and/or social situation impacts compliance with the physician care plan, the provision of appropriate health care services for the patient, and/or timely discharge. The Social Worker coordinates the assistance necessary to meet patient specific needs relative to placement, basic living resources, home health resources, therapeutic counseling, and post hospital support in order to optimize outcomes. The Social Worker works collaboratively with the Discharge planner and other patient care team members. The Social Worker serves as an advocate to ensure that the patient's physical, psychological, and social needs are identified and fulfilled on a timely basis and that rights are respected and addressed.Experience Requirements:
1 Year Clinical - Mental Health Required - Or 1 Year Clinical - Substance Abuse/Addiction RequiredEducation Required:
Bachelor's Degree Social Work RequiredLicensure/Certification Requirements:
Not ApplicableHours of Work:
M-F 8-430 as neededWeekend Requirements:
No WeekendsCall Requirements:
None

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