Social Worker - Hospice - Aiken, SC

Piedmont; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital seeks a dedicated Medical Social Worker to support patients and families in navigating healthcare, discharge planning and coping with illness.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work, 1 year of health care social work experience, LMSW licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license. The role emphasizes collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Group and contributes to policy development.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
• Minimum 1 year social work experience in a health care setting.
• LMSW licensure, CPR certification, and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and interdisciplinary team.
• Orients, supervises, mentors and educates other social workers within the licensed state.
• Contributes to development of policies and procedures relevant to area of expertise.

Skills

Medical social work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future.

Total Rewards That Work For You

• Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles
• Total Wellness programs for you and your family
• Wellness Coaching App - 24/7 Live Coaching
• Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching
• Financial Wellness Planning and Education
• Broad Employee Assistance Program services
• PTO your way
• Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
• 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
• Employer Paid Military Leave
• Opportunity for PTO cash-in
• Celebrate Diversity - Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday
• Benefits
• Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental and Vision
• Adoption Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Fully paid long term disability
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Making great culture happen

Our inclusive culture welcomes and celebrates you - we're stronger because of our team members' diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Named an America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, we offer 17 local Diversity Councils, all working together to ensure that Piedmont feels like family.

Committed to a stronger Georgia

Piedmont's Georgia roots run deep. We strengthen our communities through award-winning care for patients and award-winning workplaces where our team members thrive.

Responsibilities

Provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and Interdisciplinary Group to assist in the understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health status and in development of coping mechanisms. Orients, Supervises, mentors and educates other social workers within the state licensed in. Contributes to development of policies and procedures applicable to area of expertise. Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Education

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education. Required

Work Experience

• 1 year social work experience in a health care setting. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure Upon Hire Required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire Required
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Augusta Hospital