What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker BSW/MSW position at Appalachian Regional Healthcare System?
Position Qualifications
Minimum Education- Bachelors degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university required. Masters degree in Social Work preferred.
- Previous experience in Care Management is preferred.
- Certification in Care Management is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of and works within the scope of practice of a social worker.
- Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physicians.
- Acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills.
- Competent in providing safe and effective patient therapy within limits of certification and hospital policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the continuum of care provided.
- Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians.
- Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds.
- Manual dexterity and mobility.
- Prolonged, extensive, or considerable sitting/standing/walking.
- Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning.
- Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.
- Regularly exposed to the risk of blood-borne diseases.
- Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment.
- Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens.
- Exposed to unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.
- Handles emergency or crisis situations.
- Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays).
- On-call may be required.
About UNC Health Appalachian
UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply "making life better."
About UNC Health
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org.
UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.
Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen.
For accommodations or additional information, contact recruitment@apprhs.org.
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