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Charlotte, North Carolina

Medical Social Worker - Pediatric Behavioral Holds - FT

Social WorkerIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30.7-$46.05/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Job Description

Department: 11230 Carolinas Medical Center - LCH: Case Management

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Work with the Behavioral Health social holds, assist with coverage of Peds ED. Monday- Friday 0800-1630 with occasional holidays, weekends and back up call.

Pay Range

$30.70 - $46.05

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, education to patients on community resources and options for post hospital care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Make referrals to community agencies as needed.

Reports suspected cases of child & adult abuse/neglect/exploitation. Serves as liaison between hospital, patients and Department of Social Services during evaluation/investigation.

Responds to requests for consultative services to patients after normal working hours.

Physical Requirements

Works in an office type setting, extensive walking throughout the facility. Prolonged periods of sitting reviewing medical records, documentation. Repetitive wrist motion and occasional lifting of 10-20 pounds. Requires frequent verbal and written communication in English. Intact sight and hearing with or without assistive devices is required. Must be able to handle a fast paced environment, moving independently from one location to another.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Masters in Social Work required, LCSW preferred. applicable state Certification is preferred. Adherence to National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. At least 1 year professional experience in hospital or health related setting preferred. Expertise with Data Management Tools.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Benefits and more

Paid Time Off Programs

  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e. g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.

Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments and assists patients in coping with the stress of hospitalization and chronic illness. They also collaborate with the clinical care management team to coordinate post-hospital care and serve as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies.

Requirements

A Master's degree in Social Work is required, with LCSW and at least one year of hospital experience preferred. Candidates must be able to handle a fast-paced environment and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentCrisis interventionPatient advocacyCommunity resource coordinationMedical record reviewAbuse reportingInterdisciplinary collaborationPediatric careSocial work ethics

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker - Pediatric Behavioral Holds - FT at Advocate Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,930 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Worker listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 36% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Social Worker pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Social Worker by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in social workranked against 6,930 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$64k–$96kSocial Worker median $77k (middle half $63k–$86k)298 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$85k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Worker listings in North Carolina226 active7,008 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 36% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina Social Worker listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 3% offer loan repayment226 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,222 in the last 30 days752 the 30 days before (+63%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Social Worker pay trend−1.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,930 Social Work listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 16 employers
5
<$75k
3
$75k-90k
6
$90k-105k
4
$105k-120k
4
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
CME allowance
35%
Relocation assistance
10%
PSLF eligible
10%

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Social Work) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 41 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Advocate Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Charlotte, North Carolina
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Educational Assistance Program

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$352k
Typical market rent
$1,729/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.