Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Central Carolina Hospital is a 137-bed acute care hospital with over 100 physicians and more than 500 employees. The hospital offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, obstetrics, gynecology, emergency medicine, gastroenterology, hospitalist services, nephrology, hematology, urology, podiatry, pulmonary medicine, and wound care.

Where We Are:

From sprawling public art, to a robust music scene, to nature so big and beautiful, Sanford has the small-town feel while still offering something for everyone. Our downtown is a hub of excitement and activity offering delights to satisfy the foodies, art lovers, history enthusiasts, and more.

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

· Discounts with local vendors

· Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare

· And much more…

Job Summary:

Social workers provide psychosocial care in the hospital setting. Social workers link patients with community and agency resources. Social worker engage patients with the necessary social and emotional means for a safe discharge.

Essential Functions:

1. Primarily responsible for providing consultation services for mental health and substance use concerns, including assessment, crisis intervention, brief counseling and education for patients/families
   2. Assist providers in determining appropriate patient dispositions and facilitate referrals to treatment and community resources post-discharge
   3. Assist in determining the need for involuntary commitments, and facilitate involuntary commitments in collaboration with attending physicians
   4. Provide assistance with assuring safety for behavioral health patients (i.e. managing development and delivery of policies, managing staffing needs in coordination with charge nurses and directors, etc.)
   5. Participate in hospital and community initiatives which address mental health and substance abuse issues
   6. Provide expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse issues to colleagues during interdisciplinary rounds/team meetings as well as through in-service trainings and support if needed
   7. Fill in as a case manager/discharge planner, providing care coordination and discharge planning for primary medical patients on med/surg floors and in ICU (i.e. arranging aftercare services such as home health and SNF)

 

EEOC Statement:

Central Carolina Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Education:

Bachelor's degree is required

Master's degree is preferred

Licensure:

LCSWA/LCSW required

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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