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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27104

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Overview Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

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Department and Details Department: 03130 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Pediatrics: Gastroenterology

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F 8-5

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 of experience working in a mental health setting with clinical diagnosis and treatment responsibilities.

Licensure/Certification Clinical licensure in the state of applicable state through the Social Work Certification and Licensure Board.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities)

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.

Works with patients and families to provide clinical assessment and mental health intervention in conjunction with the health care team.

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.

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.

Works with the Psychiatric Consult team to offer resource information and referrals for behavioral health care services post discharge.

Maintains knowledge of federal, state and local mental health systems 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.

Advocates for additional state and federal resources in the continuum of mental health services through collaboration with applicable state LME/MCOs.

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 and Physical Requirements Subject to interruptions and irregular hours.

Physical requirements include standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing; lifting/pushing/pulling as applicable (up to 100 lbs as indicated by role).

Compensation Pay Range: $28.05 - $42.10

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About Advocate Health Advocate Health is a large nonprofit integrated health system serving multiple states, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine as an academic core. It provides care across numerous specialties and locations and emphasizes equitable care and community benefits.

Job Function and Industry

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

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