LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

• TITLE : *Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - *Direct Hire*
• Location : * Western North Carolina Region

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our team. The LCSW will provide patient-centered care and health education to individuals and families within the community.

This role involves working in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to promote wellness, manage chronic diseases, and deliver preventative healthcare services.

• RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES : *
• Responsible for enhancing the quality of care and patient management throughout the continuum of care and for assuring cost-effective care through clinical interventions, case management, education, chronic disease management, utilization review and management, and support of transitions of care.
• Conducts and documents clinical assessments and creates care plans for patients identified as having unmet needs or barriers to care.
• Provides support to patients, family, caregivers, providers and community agencies.
• Collaborates with network and community partners to effectively achieve positive individual and population outcomes, promote best practices, and improve healthcare delivery.
• Conducts visits with patients based on program guidelines.
• Assesses the whole person needs of assigned patients by completing a comprehensive assessment, including review of functional abilities, Social Determinants of Health, clinical findings, medical records and current supports and services.
• Responsible for clinical management of high-risk identified patients.
• Understanding of major health conditions and social needs of assigned patient population with the ability to provide education, support and guidance in a patient centered manner.
• Creates, monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the patient centered plan of care to address all assessed needs.
• Communicates clinical findings, recommendations and referrals to care team.
• Follows all applicable regulatory requirements related to clinical interventions and documentation.
• Supports network goals of managing clinical quality measures
• Proficiently uses population health platform and / or available data to identify patients at risk and target appropriate interventions.
• Support patients transitioning from one level of care to another by identifying and addressing needs and barriers related to successful transitions.
• Coordinates transition plans with patients, family, caregivers, providers and community agencies.
• Collaborates with patients and caregivers to identify needs for post-acute services, such as durable medical equipment, home health, outpatient services and community resources.

Facilitates orders as indicated and follows through with referrals as appropriate.

• Communicates changes in plan of care and incremental goals to patient / family and caregivers.
• Required Education : Master of Social Work (MSW) from a nationally accredited school*
• Required License : * Current full Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in North Carolina.
• Preferred Certification / License : * Accredited Case Manager (ACM-SW), Certified Advanced Social Worker Case Managers (C-ASWCM), Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker (ACHP-SW), Licensed Clinical Additions Specialist (LCAS), etc.
• Required Work Experience : * Minimum of 2 years of post-MSW clinical experience in relevant practice area,
• Preferred Work Experience : * Prior post-LCSW clinical experience in an integrated healthcare setting or clinical care management.
• Work Experience : *Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in a community health, public health, or behavioral health setting.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes*
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team demonstrating a strong capacity for self-management and approaches challenges with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Culturally sensitive and able to work with diverse populations by exhibiting respect and understanding towards individuals from various cultural backgrounds.
• Commitment to health equity with dedication to promoting fairness in healthcare by actively working to reduce disparities and ensure that all individuals receive equitable access to quality care and resources.
• Willingness to pitch in by demonstrating a proactive and flexible attitude by stepping up to assist with tasks outside of primary responsibilities when needed
• Comfort with unknowns and adapts easily to new and unpredictable situations, maintaining composure and problem-solving effectively when faced with uncertainty or incomplete information.
• Self-directed by demonstrating strong time management and prioritization skills, consistently delivering results and seeking out opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Able to identify gaps, speak out and implement solutions by proactively identifying areas for improvement, communicates concerns and opportunities for enhancement.
• Professional growth and career development : *Maintains licensure, knowledge and competencies related to clinical care coordination and practices within their scope.
• Actively participates in all required team and organizational meetings and trainings.
• Pursues internal and external education and training opportunities.
• Prepares and delivers internal education to staff as appropriate.
• Seeks opportunities to participate in community initiatives and work groups as appropriate and approved by leadership.
• WHAT WE OFFER : *
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life and AD&D insurance.
• Up to 6% match for 403b retirement contributions.
• Annual PTO (4 weeks) & Sick (2 weeks).
• 10 paid holidays, 5 paid Winter Break days.
• WORKING ENVIRONMENT : *

This position requires visits to external sites that require driving to and from various locations. Applicants must be committed to living within the 18-county region we serve.

If you are interested in learning more email your resume to or call / text .

I look forward to speaking with you soon!

ASHC*

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : Up to $95,000.00 per year

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License / Certification :

Clinical Social Worker (Required)

Shift availability :

Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute :

Asheville, NC (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

Asheville, NC : Relocate before starting work (Required)

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