Social Worker MSW
US-NC-Charlotte
External
Req #: 109048
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: The Novant Health Center for Pediatric Development is seeking a Social Worker to conduct behavior therapy utilizing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PICT) and provide education and contact information to patients and families regarding needed community resources. The social worker will also conduct psychosocial assessments and interventions to improve or maintain patients' social, emotional, and physical health status. The Center for Pediatric Development is one of only three clinics of its kind across North Carolina and the first in Charlotte. Our incredible team of providers works every day to coach parents and kids who are experiencing trauma, behavioral differences, educational differences and developmental delays. Located in the Grier Heights community, the current patient population is over 50% insured by Medicaid showing how the Center for Pediatric Development is meeting our most at-risk youth and families right in their community. Come work alongside our newly opened Center for Pediatric Development to grow our RISE Program, representing Resilient Individuals Strengthening Every day. The RISE program is in the process of hiring a social worker to provide PCIT to children who need this behavior therapy. The social worker will also provide additional support to families who have a child who screens high on our Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) screening. ACEs screening is utilized to help identify kids who have experienced trauma, including hunger, abuse, divorce, and loss of a parent. With the support of our social worker, families can have greater access to community resources to support their family and their child in their journey to wholeness and healing. At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities. Responsibilities: It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. * Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement. * The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care. * All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm". Qualifications: * Education: Graduate of a school of social work that is approved by the Council on Social Work Education with a Master's Degree (MSW) required. * Experience: Minimum of two years professional social work experience in a healthcare, hospital, or community health setting providing clinical and counseling services. * Licensure/Certification: LCSW, if regulations demand Otherwise, LCSW or eligible for licensure (LCSW-A) required. * Additional skills required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing; knowledge of chronic disease issues; knowledge of community resources; knowledge of department processes and needs. Demonstrate above average ability in the following areas: managing a complex and varied work load, understanding physical and psychosocial assessment parameters. Strong written and verbal skills; strong problem solving, decision making, organizational and critical thinking skills; and ability to network and access appropriate resources.
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