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Social Work Practitioner Pediatrics
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 56691 - 63000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
8 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
5 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Social Work Practitioner will serve as a core member of the UNC Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia ( BPD ) Interdisciplinary Care and Outreach Program within Pediatric Pulmonology providing psychosocial assessment care coordination resource navigation and family support for infants and children with BPD and other complications of prematurity. This position will work collaboratively with pulmonology neonatology cardiology nutrition developmental specialists nursing and community providers to address social determinants of health and reduce barriers to care for this medically complex population. Key responsibilities include assessing family psychosocial needs; providing counseling education and support to caregivers; facilitating access to community resources financial assistance programs home health services and durable medical equipment; and supporting transitions from the NICU to outpatient care. The Social Work Practitioner will assist with screening for social determinants of health maternal mental health concerns transportation challenges food insecurity housing instability and other factors that may impact patient addition this position will support the development of educational resources for families and community providers participate in multidisciplinary case conferences collaborate with regional partners across North Carolina and contribute to program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives. The Social Work Practitioner will serve as a resource for patients families and healthcare teams to promote coordinated family-centered care and improve long-term outcomes for children with BPD .
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 40 hours per week
The Social Work Practitioner will serve as a core member of the UNC Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia ( BPD ) Interdisciplinary Care and Outreach Program within Pediatric Pulmonology providing psychosocial assessment care coordination resource navigation and family support for infants and children with BPD and other complications of prematurity. This position will work collaboratively with pulmonology neonatology cardiology nutrition developmental specialists nursing and community providers to address social determinants of health and reduce barriers to care for this medically complex population. Key responsibilities include assessing family psychosocial needs; providing counseling education and support to caregivers; facilitating access to community resources financial assistance programs home health services and durable medical equipment; and supporting transitions from the NICU to outpatient care. The Social Work Practitioner will assist with screening for social determinants of health maternal mental health concerns transportation challenges food insecurity housing instability and other factors that may impact patient addition this position will support the development of educational resources for families and community providers participate in multidisciplinary case conferences collaborate with regional partners across North Carolina and contribute to program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives. The Social Work Practitioner will serve as a resource for patients families and healthcare teams to promote coordinated family-centered care and improve long-term outcomes for children with BPD .
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 40 hours per week
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
