Social Work Associate: Impactful Patient Care & Advocacy

Grady Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial Security

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Grady Health System is seeking a Social Work Associate to support patients by applying social work skills and collaborating with community resources under MSW oversight. The role focuses on planning and delivering direct services to improve patient care.

Responsibilities include assessing cases, documenting per standards, advocating for services, and coordinating with families and staff. Daily rounds and risk follow-up are part of the duties in a dynamic health setting.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of social work principles and policies.
• Practical approach to working with patients.
• Understanding the social aspects of illness in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to families and staff with cases.
• Complete assessments on assigned cases.
• Document according to departmental standards and log activities daily (SBIRT and COI).
• Advocate for services to meet patient needs.
• Perform daily rounds or contacts at predetermined intervals.
• Utilize appropriate community resources.
• Identify high-risk patients and follow up accordingly.

Skills

Social work principles

Advocacy for patient care

Collaboration with community resources

Documentation and logging activities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Grady Health System is seeking a Social Work Associate to support patients by applying social work skills and collaborating with community resources under MSW oversight. The role focuses on planning and delivering direct services to improve patient care.

Responsibilities include assessing cases, documenting per standards, advocating for services, and coordinating with families and staff. Daily rounds and risk follow-up are part of the duties in a dynamic health setting.