Clinical Social Worker- Inpatient Trauma

Duke

3 days ago

Durham, North CarolinaFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke University Hospital as a Clinical Social Worker – Inpatient Trauma, Duke in Durham, North Carolina. At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Key Responsibilities

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Requirements

Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations,.

Benefits & Compensation

-, community resources, and discharge processes.

Maintain effective communication with physicians, nursing, Utilization Management, and other partners to support safe, efficient care transitions.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation Ensure all work is completed in accordance with CMS regulations and external review agency requirements.

Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, benefits, reimbursement guidelines, and discharge planning standards.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Duke University Hospital as a Clinical Social Worker – Inpatient Trauma, Duke.

Key Skills

Care coordinationDischarge planningPsychosocial assessmentCrisis interventionCase managementCritical thinkingComplex problem-solvingMultidisciplinary collaborationRegulatory compliancePatient educationBehavioral health assessmentDocumentationInterQualCommunication

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Position Insights

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Duke is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Care coordination, Discharge planning, Psychosocial assessment, Crisis intervention, Case management, Critical thinking, Complex problem-solving, Multidisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker manages a caseload to provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and comprehensive discharge planning. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe care transitions and compliance with regulatory standards.

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