Clinical Social Worker

Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.

Learn more about us: https://dhip.dukehealth.org/about-us

$5,000 Commitment Bonus | Paid out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments (received at 6 months and 12 months). ​

**Only new hires who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past 12 months (at the time of offer) are eligible to receive the commitment bonus.**

$2,000 Relocation Assistance | Cash allowance payments will be made via direct deposit on behalf of DUHS by UrbanBound.

**Distance from former residence to new DUHS work location is at least 50 miles**

JOB LOCATION

Civitan Building - 2213 Elba St, Durham, NC

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, treatment, discharge planning and consultation to patients and families coping with hospitalization, illness, diagnosis, treatment, and emotional, mental, and substance use disorders. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to provision of direct and indirect patient care, care coordination and case management, ability to provide social work perspective within multidisciplinary care teams, and other related duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and treatment plans using evidence-based interventions.
• Deliver individual and group psychotherapy.
• Provide discharge planning and consultation services for patients and their families, working in coordination with the healthcare team to ensure a smooth and effective transition of care.
• Respond to patient inquiries and concerns via telephone or EPIC MyChart messages and be accessible to consult with supervising provider as needed.
• Provide timely documentation in the electronic medical record of all relevant data, in accordance with the Department, Medical Center, and Health System policies.
• Assist with clinical case assignments to psychiatry residents and trainees within Civitan's adult service program.
• Participate In multidisciplinary meetings and represent the clinical social work perspective.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Level I and Level II
  • Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work .

Experience

• Level I
  • Two year of post internship social work experience in a health care setting or social service agency. Two years recent post master's experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Level II
  • Same as Level I plus five years post master's experience in a health care or social service agency. Experience in leadership and supervising.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Level I and Level II
  • Current licensure as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) by the NC Social Work Certification and Licensure Board.

Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.

Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.

This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.