Job Description
of Performance Expectations:
Provides counseling and guidance support to patients and families throughout the hospital as needed. Assess and evaluate discharge planning needs in collaboration with physicians, direct care nurses, Patient Care Managers/Discharge Planners/Social Worker, and associated clinical professionals. Participates in interprofessional team meetings. Assists patients and families in obtaining financial assistance, psychosocial support, community resources, advance directive education, and medical equipment. Works closely with community agencies that provide services and resources to patients and families. When applicable, facilitates support groups and collects data required for accreditation programs.
Education & Credentials:
Required
Master’s degree in Human Service Field (Counseling, Sociology, Psychology). May consider a Master’s degree with five or more years of experience with mental health counseling.
Preferred
Work Experience:
Required
Experience in acute care discharge/transition of care planning associated with social needs identified based on social assessment. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.
Preferred
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY
As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.
Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
At A Glance:
- Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
- American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center
HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS
Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.
One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.
