Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC, USA
Overview
Job Summary Provides education and support services to patients, families, and staff; assesses needs, plans, coordinates and evaluates services of patients with the goal of equipping and empowering individuals and their families.
Essential Functions
Completes psychosocial assessments for the patient's post hospital care for designated patients and their support system.
Assists patients in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic/terminal illness.
Works with the Clinical Care Management team to assess and evaluate the patient for the appropriate level of care or environment setting to meet care needs across the continuum.
Serves as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding emotional, social, and psychosocial components of the patient's illness and its effects on their social support system.
In collaboration with the Clinical Care Management team, provides information,...