Hospital Social Worker & Case Manager (FT, MSW/LMSW)

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA seeks a Social Worker Case Manager II to provide medical social work services within the hospital, including the Emergency Department. You will assess psychosocial needs and collaborate with the healthcare team to plan discharges.

Licensure as LCSW and a Master’s degree are required, with 3–5 years of relevant experience. The role involves cross-coverage across settings and weekend rotations, aligning with NASW ethics and CMS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• Masters Degree.
• 3–5 years of relevant behavioral health, child/adolescent, medical social work, acute care or community development experience.

Responsibilities

• Participates in development of NGHS Case Management/Social Work department in a collaborative manner.
• Assess, prioritize and manage day-to-day tasks for assigned areas.
• Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments within 24 hours of referral.
• Tailors activation, intervention and community linkage based on assessment outcomes.
• Actively participates in discharge planning, linking to behavioral health resources and community services.
• Supervises and mentors staff; supports care transitions and collaboration across care settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Clinical assessment

Counseling skills

Advocacy

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA seeks a Social Worker Case Manager II to provide medical social work services within the hospital, including the Emergency Department. You will assess psychosocial needs and collaborate with the healthcare team to plan discharges.

Licensure as LCSW and a Master’s degree are required, with 3–5 years of relevant experience. The role involves cross-coverage across settings and weekend rotations, aligning with NASW ethics and CMS guidelines.