Social Worker, MSW - Outpatient Ambulatory LCI

**Department:** 11231 Carolinas Medical Center \- LC: Clinical Social Work: Morehead **Status:** Full time **Benefits Eligible:** Yes **Hou****rs Per Week:** 40 **Schedule Details/Additional Information:** * 1st Shift M\-F 8:30 to 5:00\. Some remote work from home required. * Hybrid of both on site at 1021 Morehead Medical Drive Charlotte, NC 28204 and some work from home days each week. **Pay Range:** $30\.70 \- $46\.05 Major Responsibilities: 1\) Assess patients for discharge planning needs. Discharge planning for hospital inpatients 2\) Complete initial evaluation and place in medical record according to department policy. 3\) Collaborate with Physicians and other hospital disciplines to proactively develop plans for continued care after discharge. 4\) Collaborate and coordinate with Physicians, HMO, PPO, Case Managers, Physical Therapy, Nursing and other personnel regarding discharge needs. 5\) Develop and update the discharge plan and document the plan in the medical record according to departmental policy. 6\) Act as community liaison to arrange resources and enhance safe and timely discharges. 7\) Organize and attend patient care conferences to further identify each patient’s potential discharge needs. 8\) Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all referral sources. Provision of counseling services to patients and families 1\) Utilize crisis intervention techniques when indicated. 2\) Evaluate patient/family support systems, financial support, lifestyles for patients and/or families. 3\) Provide adjustment counseling with emphasis on education/support. 4\) Provide information regarding community resources for ongoing counseling services. 5\)Provide age specific appropriate assessment and counseling for patients and family support systems. Timely and complete documentation to meet licensure and third party payor requirements 1\)