LCSW Care Coordinator - ED - FT/Day - Augusta

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Social Worker to assess psychosocial needs and coordinate a patient-centered care plan across pre/post-hospital stages. You'll collaborate with families and the care team to connect patients with community resources and ensure high-quality, cost-conscious care.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, BLS or equivalent certification, and a minimum of two years in healthcare, with strong assessment and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work is required.
• BLS certification or equivalent is required at hire.
• Minimum 2 years healthcare or hospital experience (post-master's).

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients referred for social work services.
• Coordinate long-term placement and durable medical equipment; utilize community resources.
• Collaborate with patients, families, caregivers, and the healthcare team regarding pre/post-hospital care.
• Document services clearly and promptly in the electronic medical records.
• Prioritize referrals and manage workload while following established deadlines.
• Educate staff, patients, and families about care coordination and related issues.
• Facilitate social work interns' education as needed.
• Maintain BLS certification and annual Child Abuse Training where required.
• Perform other duties and comply with Wellstar Health System policies.

Skills

Excellent assessment skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently and team

Education

Master's in 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

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES

• We serve with compassion
• We pursue excellence
• We honor every voice

Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top‑