Team Lead-Social Worker

34033 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing: Care Coordination

Full time

Yes

40

Monday-Friday, 40 hour work week.

Pay Range:

$30.70 - $46.05

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 applicable state through the Social Work Certification and Licensure Board. 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 and families 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, individual and family therapies, and grief and bereavement counseling. 4. Conducts family meetings, in conjunction with 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 applicable state 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 health care environment Demonstrates knowledge of mental health system and reforms Social work experience in a healthcare setting desirable WORK ENVIRONMENT: Subject to many interruptions Subject to irregular hours PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: 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.