Social Worker PRN

Duke Health

5 days ago

United StatesSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Health as a Social Worker PRN in United States. 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

Develop and implement individualized care plans using appropriate social work interventions.

Provide counseling, education, and crisis intervention to patients and families to enhance or restore social functioning.

Collaborate with patients and families to support shared decision-making regarding care and discharge planning.

Requirements

call or after

directed and able to work in a fast

paced healthcare environment. Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Duke Health as a Social Worker PRN.

Key Skills

AssessmentCounselingEducationCrisis InterventionCollaborationCare CoordinationDischarge PlanningAdvocacyDocumentationComplianceProfessional StandardsInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationCommunity ResourcesProblem SolvingSelf-Directed

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker PRN at Duke Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Duke Health 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 United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Assessment, Counseling, Education, Crisis Intervention, Collaboration, Care Coordination, Discharge Planning, Advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, counseling, education, and discharge planning services to patients and families. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance social functioning and ensure safe transitions post-discharge.

About WeekdayDoc

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