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Social Worker (BSW)
Job ID: 71643
Location: Smithfield, NC
Facility/Division: Johnston Health
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Variable
Job Description
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Job Summary:
Completes clinical assessments of bio-psychosocial needs, provides information and short-term therapeutic counseling to patients and their families in relation to social, psychological, financial, and family situations and prepares an intervention plan. Obtains, interprets, and communicates to staff and physicians necessary information regarding patients and families, including bio-psychosocial history information. Identifies possible or actual patient/family crises, providing crisis intervention and emotional support, and creating and facilitating effective plans for resolution. Develops and maintains good working relationships with outside community health and social agencies. Reaches out to the community to learn of and utilize new resources for meeting patient needs. Assists patients and families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources. Documents group therapy and other care activity in patient charts according to department policies and procedures. Adheres to National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics.
Description of Job Responsibilities:
1. Completes clinical assessments of bio-psychosocial needs, provides information and short-term therapeutic counseling to patients and their families in relation to social, psychological, financial, and family situations and prepares an intervention plan.
2. Completes clinical assessments of bio-psychosocial needs, provides information and short-term therapeutic counseling to patients and their families in relation to social, psychological, financial, and family situations and prepares an intervention plan.
3. Identifies possible or actual patient/family crises, providing crisis intervention and emotional support, and creating and facilitating effective plans for resolution.
4. Obtains, interprets, and communicates to staff and physicians necessary information regarding patients and families, including bio-psychosocial history information.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
None required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
Previous related experience preferred, but not required.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: Johnston Health
Organization Unit: Home Health -
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 19.00
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $19.43-24.28 (minimum-midpoint)
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The UNC Health System and the UNC School of Medicine are committed to valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of background, lifestyle, and culture. A diverse and inclusive work environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our patients, are essential to fulfilling our UNC Health vision of improving the health of all North Carolinians.
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