Licensed Medical Social Worker – Crisis & Care Coord

Southside Medical Center; Atlanta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Southside Healthcare, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Licensed Medical Social Worker to join the Social Services team. The role collaborates with medical staff to address psychosocial issues that affect patient care and discharge planning.

The position requires a master’s degree in social work, Georgia LCSW licensure, and at least two years of hospital-based casework. Responsibilities include referrals, crisis intervention, program coordination, and documentation to support patient outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited school.
• Should be licensed as a clinical social worker by the State of Georgia.
• Two years (minimum) casework experience in a health care institution.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and medical terminology.
• Ability to drive a car is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Refer patients to federal, state and city agencies.
• Makes referrals for needed resources and services.
• Coordinates referrals from outside agencies to Southside Healthcare, Inc.
• Develops knowledge of Joint Commission audit procedures for ambulatory health care facilities and social services.
• Provides crisis intervention for acute situations, i.e., locating emergency housing emergency services, housing, etc.
• Assists the Performance Improvement initiative by developing and implementing Performance Improvement indicators with appropriate follow up monitoring.
• To assist in resolving psychosocial problems which may interfere with medical treatment or rehabilitation of the patient/family.
• Provides case management services and documents such activity in the case record.
• Maintains an updated file of community agencies and programs.
• Makes appropriate community/home visits to better ascertain the patient/family environment.
• Prepares periodic reports on caseloads, visits, etc.
• Serves as resource person to other staff members by providing advice and assistance in meeting the social needs of the patients.
• Counsels patients referred internally in need of assistance such as housing, food stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, SSI and other federal and state assistance programs.

Kenntnisse

Crisis intervention

Case management

Communication skills

Knowledge of social services resources

Ausbildung

Master's degree in social work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Georgia)

Jobbeschreibung

Southside Healthcare, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Licensed Medical Social Worker to join the Social Services team. The role collaborates with medical staff to address psychosocial issues that affect patient care and discharge planning.

The position requires a master’s degree in social work, Georgia LCSW licensure, and at least two years of hospital-based casework. Responsibilities include referrals, crisis intervention, program coordination, and documentation to support patient outcomes.