Clinical Social Worker- Inpatient Trauma

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• Inpatient Case Management Responsibilities
• Complete initial psychosocial assessment within 72 hours, including evaluation of strengths, needs, and support systems.
• Engage with patient support systems to understand dynamics and care needs.
• Conduct family/support system therapy sessions to promote healthy functioning and successful community living.
• Facilitate patient skill‑building groups and assist in developing individualized safety plans.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to assess discharge needs and provide insight into family/support functioning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and update InterQual.
• Typical caseload: ~10 patients.

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• Consult/Liaison Responsibilities
• Complete behavioral health assessments in the Emergency Department and inpatient medical units to determine level of care and discharge needs.
• Provide secondary support for discharge planning for patients receiving treatment primarily for medical conditions.
• Conduct crisis assessments addressing presenting concerns, symptom severity, treatment engagement, safety, history, supports, and psychiatric diagnostic impressions.
• Plan post‑discharge psychiatric follow‑up or referral to appropriate next‑level facilities.
• Manage tracking of IVC paperwork for patients awaiting psychiatric facility transfer.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide psychosocial insights and discharge planning recommendations.
• Update InterQual for observation or other non-medical-treatment patients.
• Expected workload: approximately 3 initial assessments plus discharge planning for up to 6 patients per 8‑hour shift (adjusted for pediatric cases).
• Serve as a community liaison for one mental health workgroup.

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• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a self‑directed, autonomous role.
• Strong critical thinking and complex problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic computer proficiency.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Education
• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.

• Experience
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant clinical or healthcare experience.

• Licensure/Certification
• Current North Carolina licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) through the NC Social Work Certification and Licensure Board.
• Consult/Liaison roles also require Notary certification.

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