Emergency Dept - Social Worker (LMSW)

Wellstar Health Systems; Hiram (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Social Worker to maintain a caseload across settings, provide psychosocial services and assist patients and families with resources to support recovery and adjustment to illness and hospitalization.

The role requires a Master's in Social Work and GA licensure such as LMSW or equivalent, with at least 3 years in healthcare. Strong communication, organizational and clinical skills, and the ability to work in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• GA LMSW (or equivalent) license required on hire where applicable.
• Minimum 3 years in healthcare, preferably home health or social work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and discharge planning.
• Maintain caseload across multiple settings (home care, SNF, IPU).
• Coordinate with care teams and community resources.
• Educate patients and caregivers to promote independence.
• Document in EMR within 24 hours; meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Clinical assessment

Education

Master's in Social Work

Tools

Windows OS

Home health software

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work ShiftJob Summary: The Social Worker maintains a caseload of patients in multiple settings to provide psychosocial services and assist the patient/family with resources, information and services to benefit their adjustment to illness, hospitalization and recovery throughout the continuum of care. This includes age appropriate interventions for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The Social Worker assesses the patient's situation and initiates appropriate action to obtain available community resources. The Social Worker participates in the development of the plan of treatment, preparing clinical notes, participates in team conferences and in the discharge planning process. The Social Worker is responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in‑services, special projects and continuing education.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

DIRECT PATIENT CARE

• Assesses, manages and facilitates meeting patients needs and carries a caseload of patients in multiple settings (home care, ALF, SNF, PCH, IPU, etc).
• Appropriately schedules and adjusts frequencies of visits as status indicates per physician order
• Develops and revises individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order
• Meets established productivity standards
• Completes bereavement assessments, calls, follow ups and facilitates bereavement support groups as needed/required.
• Seeks training, supervision or direction from leadership as needed
• Rotates on call for weekends and holidays as directed by leadership.

COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR EPISODE OF CARE

• Coordinates care and services with community, clinical supervisor, and other team members
• Perform other duties as assigned by Department Leadership
• Maintain communication with physician reporting any changes that may affect the patients recovery

PATIENT / CAREGIVER EDUCATION

• Serves as patient educator to foster self care or caregiver support for the patient.
• Be aware and report concerns to authorities or agency leadership on any issues that affect patient or staff safety.
• Utilize both verbal and written tools to facilitate learning and promotion of independence during recovery.

COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION

• Carries a caseload of patients and provides psychosocial services in multiple settings. Meets all regulatory standards for timelines and documents in the EMR within 24 hrs of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines
• Participates in care team conferences with coworkers regarding patient needs, discharges, risks, etc.
• Responsible for checking voice mail box and secure messaging a minimum of twice daily.

STAFF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Responsible for attending continuing education and in‑services as directed and needed
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of community and professional resources for age appropriate patients Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:Masters Social Work

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - InstructorLMSW - Lic Master Social Worker GA

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years in health care, one year in area of specialty Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Independent and self directed, problem solving skills, strong organizational and time management skills. Strong assessment and clinical skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write and follow directions to patients house. Use of Windows based computer, utilizing home health patient software, email, internet, computer based learning modules, etc. Knowledge of home health operations, case management, community resources, reimbursement, law and regulatory processes.

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