Geriatric Social Worker (BSW) - Counseling & Resources

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Social Worker for its Community Care team in Hixson to provide compassionate advocacy and guidance to individuals and families facing complex challenges.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, offer counseling and crisis intervention, and connect clients to resources while advocating for patients and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote well-being.

Qualifications

• Requires BSW degree and LBSW licensure or eligibility.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial assessments and develops care plans.
• Provides counseling and crisis intervention.
• Connects clients with community resources.
• Advocates for patients and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams.
• Develops bio-psychosocial assessment and intervention plans.
• Directs patients and families to financial/psychosocial resources.

Education

BSW

LBSW

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Social Worker for its Community Care team in Hixson to provide compassionate advocacy and guidance to individuals and families facing complex challenges.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, offer counseling and crisis intervention, and connect clients to resources while advocating for patients and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote well-being.