Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans for pediatric patients and their families. Serve as a liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and community resources to ensure coordinated care and behavioral health support.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field and a valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification. Experience working with Medicare, Medicaid, and diverse populations is required, while a Master's degree and bilingual skills are preferred.
Information: Monday-Friday, 36 patient facing hours Pay Range $28.55 - $42.85 Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Pediatric Clinic at Westbrook is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our interdisciplinary care team. This role is ideal for a social worker who brings a true team‑oriented, patient‑centered mindset, a strong appreciation for community resources, and creativity in problem‑solving to support pediatric patients and their families. If you are passionate about behavioral health, community engagement, and improving health outcomes for diverse populations, we invite you to apply. Essential Functions Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine patient risk levels and needs Participate in the development and implementation of individualized plans of care Plan, arrange, implement, and evaluate psychosocial programs for patients and families Develop and deliver education and counseling programs for individuals and groups Serve as a liaison between patients, families, community organizations, and healthcare providers Provide short‑term counseling and crisis intervention as needed Identify and address psychosocial disorders, interpreting patient needs for professional and lay audiences Support community and social programs in alignment with federal, state, and local grant or contract requirements Prepare quarterly and ad‑hoc reports as required Collaborate with clinical, health education, and community health staff to ensure coordinated care Provide appropriate referrals and follow‑up for needed services Utilize assessment tools, measurement scales, and objective criteria to evaluate patient needs and outcomes Deliver in‑service trainings and presentations for staff as needed Conduct community outreach and provide health‑related educational presentations Perform additional responsibilities as assigned
Education,
Experience,
Licensure &
Certification
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field Experience working with Medicare, Medicaid, and dual‑eligible populations
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plans With Employer Match
Licensed as a
Clinical
Social
Worker (LCSW)
Preferred: Master’s degree in Social Work or related field Experience in an ambulatory health center Bilingual in English and Spanish Previous experience working in multicultural settings Willingness to enroll in language and multicultural coursework if needed Skills & Qualifications Professional knowledge of breastfeeding processes and antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum psychosocial care Understanding of the needs of premature infants and pediatric patients from newborn through toddler years Strong written and verbal communication skills, including solid English grammar and documentation ability Excellent organizational skills and familiarity with healthcare policies, procedures, and protocols Proficiency with computer systems and clinical applications Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to ensure a safe work environment
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Commitment to
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Health offers a comprehensive suite of
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Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: 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
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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. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
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Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
