Medical Social Worker Jobs in North Carolina
Medical Social Worker jobs in North Carolina are consistently in demand, concentrated in hospital systems, hospice and palliative care, dialysis centers, and behavioral health settings, with openings at every level from entry-level case management to senior clinical roles. The heaviest hiring happens in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro, where major employers such as Atrium Health, UNC Health, and Novant Health maintain large social work departments. The most sought-after specialties across North Carolina right now are oncology social work, renal/dialysis care, and discharge planning. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Essential Functions
- Interviews patient/patient's social support system to complete initiate psychosocial evaluation.
- Provides counseling/support/education to patient/patient's social support system. Assists patients/patient's social support system in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic/terminal illness.
- Works collaboratively with the patients and patient's social support system to establish and implement a plan of care with multidisciplinary team that meets the patient's identified psychosocial needs.
- 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. Assists and facilitates the multidisciplinary team in understanding and integrating these aspects into the plan of care.
- Intervenes in crisis situations, appropriately and effectively applying crisis intervention theory' and skills
- Completes psychosocial assessments for the patient's post hospital care for designated patient's and their support system.
- Works with the Clinical Care Management team to assess and evaluate the patient/patient's social support system for the appropriate level of care or environment setting to meet care needs across the continuum.
- Participates in multidisciplinary care planning meetings.
- Maintains current knowledge and researches availability of community agencies and community resources for social, emotional or financial assistance.
- Provides information, education to patients and their social support on community resources and options for post hospital care appropriate to the age of the patients served, in collaboration with the Clinical Care Management team. Make referrals to community agencies as needed.
- Reports suspected cases of child & adult abuse/neglect/exploitation. Serves as liaison between hospital, patients/patient's social support system and Department of Social Services during evaluation/investigation.
- Identifies and records clinical, psychosocial and financial barriers to a smooth transition across the healthcare continuum and assists in identifying and facilitating system improvements.
- Works with Clinical Care Management leadership to identify problems, recommended solutions and works toward resolution.
- Develops and maintains accurate case records of each referred patient. Documents in medical record according to departmental standards.
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
Essential Functions
- Interviews patient/patient's social support system to complete initiate psychosocial evaluation.
- Provides counseling/support/education to patient/patient's social support system. Assists patients/patient's social support system in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic/terminal illness.
- Works collaboratively with the patients and patient's social support system to establish and implement a plan of care with multidisciplinary team that meets the patient's identified psychosocial needs.
- 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. Assists and facilitates the multidisciplinary team in understanding and integrating these aspects into the plan of care.
- Intervenes in crisis situations, appropriately and effectively applying crisis intervention theory' and skills
- Completes psychosocial assessments for the patient's post hospital care for designated patient's and their support system.
- Works with the Clinical Care Management team to assess and evaluate the patient/patient's social support system for the appropriate level of care or environment setting to meet care needs across the continuum.
- Participates in multidisciplinary care planning meetings.
- Maintains current knowledge and researches availability of community agencies and community resources for social, emotional or financial assistance.
- Provides information, education to patients and their social support on community resources and options for post hospital care appropriate to the age of the patients served, in collaboration with the Clinical Care Management team. Make referrals to community agencies as needed.
- Reports suspected cases of child & adult abuse/neglect/exploitation. Serves as liaison between hospital, patients/patient's social support system and Department of Social Services during evaluation/investigation.
- Identifies and records clinical, psychosocial and financial barriers to a smooth transition across the healthcare continuum and assists in identifying and facilitating system improvements.
- Works with Clinical Care Management leadership to identify problems, recommended solutions and works toward resolution.
- Develops and maintains accurate case records of each referred patient. Documents in medical record according to departmental standards.
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
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What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical social worker jobs across North Carolina.
- Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or LCSW-A credential issued by the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program required for most clinical positions
- Experience in a healthcare or hospital setting, including internships or field placements
- Proficiency in electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong knowledge of discharge planning, care coordination, and community resource navigation in North Carolina
- Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary care teams across inpatient and outpatient settings
Medical Social Worker Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical social worker in North Carolina?
To become a medical social worker in North Carolina, you must earn a Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program and obtain licensure through the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board. Most clinical roles require either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSW-A) or full LCSW credential, the latter requiring supervised post-graduate hours and passing the ASWB clinical exam. Some entry-level positions accept candidates with a BSW and related experience.
Which companies hire medical social workers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring medical social workers in North Carolina right now include CenterWell, Advocate Aurora Health, and BAYADA Home Health Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. North Carolina's large integrated health systems, regional hospice networks, and dialysis providers maintain ongoing hiring pipelines for social work roles across both urban and rural communities.
Which North Carolina cities have the most medical social worker jobs?
Charlotte, Lumberton, and Salisbury have the most medical social worker openings in North Carolina right now. Charlotte and Raleigh lead because of their large hospital systems and growing populations, while Greensboro serves as a regional hub for behavioral health and long-term care employers that draw candidates from across the Piedmont Triad.
How can I get hired as a medical social worker in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for an LCSW-A supervised position within a large health system such as UNC Health or Atrium Health, which regularly bring on MSW graduates needing post-graduate clinical hours. Field placements at North Carolina hospitals or hospice organizations during your MSW program carry significant weight, and many candidates move laterally from roles as case managers, patient navigators, or behavioral health technicians. Securing your LCSW-A immediately after graduation signals readiness to North Carolina clinical employers.
Where can I find and apply to medical social worker jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to medical social worker jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and credentials, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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