LCSW Care Coordinator - ED - FT/Day - Augusta

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

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Augusta, GA is seeking a Social Worker to assess social needs, coordinate a care plan, and connect patients with community resources to improve outcomes and reduce costs.

This role requires collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team, with timely EMR documentation and ongoing education for staff and students.

Qualifications

• MSW is required for hire.
• BLS certification is required upon hire.
• Minimum 2 years in healthcare/hospital setting; Post-Master's experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate psychosocial assessments for referred patients.
• Consult with patients, families, and healthcare team to support pre/post-hospital care.
• Document services clearly and timely in the EMR; meet deadlines.
• Educate physicians, staff, patients, and families on coordination of care.

Skills

Excellent assessment skills

Strong organizational skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Master of Social Work

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 Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary

The Social Worker assesses the social needs of the assigned patients/families coordinating a plan of care that meets the unique needs of the patient and his/her family. Collaborates and participates in the disciplinary planning process and coordinates pre/post-hospital care, and effective use of community resources to integrate care, improve quality of care, and decrease cost and utilization.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

Coordination of Care: Conducts an appropriate level of psychosocial assessments on all patients referred for social work services. Process and coordinate long-term placement/durable medical equipment and supplies/utilize community resources Consultation/Communication: Collaborate with the patients, families, caregivers, legal guardians, and healthcare team of factors that may potentially inhibit their understanding of the patient's pre/post-hospital care. Documentation: Provides communication and substantiation of services rendered through clear, concise, and timely documentation in the patient's electronic medical records. Self-Management: Effectively prioritizes referrals. Produces acceptable work volume and effectively meets established deadlines. Works effectively with the direction provided independently and consistently. Education: Contributes to an environment that is conducive to the clinical education of students, as appropriate. Provides education to physicians, staff, patients, and families regarding coordination of care and related issues. Maintains job-related knowledgeable skills, pursues self-development opportunities. Facilitates and maintains social work interns' school requirements - when needed. Maintains BLS certification and yearly Child Abuse Training certification. 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 - Instructor

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 2 years experience in healthcare or hospital setting. Required Minimum 2 years Post-Master's degree experience. Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Excellent assessment skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and team setting