SOCIAL WORKER/LMSW LICENSED, BCH-GPU

SGMC Health; Nashville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low healthcare premiums

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Company paid life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

On-the-job training

Job summary

SGMC Health, located at the Berrien Campus in the BER - GPU department, seeks an LMSW to coordinate discharge planning and provide counseling across all ages. You will use assessment skills to identify needs and support a safe, therapeutic environment.

Strong communication with diverse populations and effective teamwork are essential. Master's in Social Work and LMSW licensure are required, with preference for LCSW and prior hospital experience in psychiatry.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• LMSW licensure required; LCSW preferred.
• Experience as LMSW in a hospital setting strongly preferred.
• Experience with psychiatric patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning with interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitate individual, family, and group counseling sessions.
• Educate patients and families using appropriate teaching methods.

Skills

LMSW licensure

LCSW preferred

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

MSW (Master's in Social Work)

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Description

Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit.

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance.

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into - including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION :

Berrien Campus

DEPARTMENT:

BER - GPU

SCHEDULE:

Full Time, Day Shift, M-F

POSITION SUMMARY

Works as part of an interdisciplinary team to facilitate the delivery of services to patients/families. Coordinates the discharge planning process. Coordinates individual, family, and group counseling sessions. Uses assessment skills to accurately identify patients’ needs and demonstrates the ability to provide safe, therapeutic environment for all ages, pediatric, youth, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Participates in patient/family teaching. Uses teaching literature and techniques for different age groups and learning needs. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Education/Licensure/Certification: Master's Degree in Social Work. Licensure LMSW required. LCSW preferred. Previous experience as an LMSW in a hospital setting strongly preferred. Experience with psychiatric patients preferred. Ability to communicate clearly with a diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, variety of cultures, etc. Good organization, prioritization, and problem solving skills. Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of personnel at all levels within and external to the organization. Ability to interpret and implement the policies and procedures of SGMC Health, regulatory agencies' standards and rules, reimbursement rules, etc. Flexible in work schedule. Computer skills required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education/Licensure/Certification: Master's Degree in Social Work. Licensure LMSW required. LCSW preferred. Previous experience as an LMSW in a hospital setting strongly preferred. Experience with psychiatric patients preferred. Ability to communicate clearly with a diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, variety of cultures, etc. Good organization, prioritization, and problem solving skills. Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of personnel at all levels within and external to the organization. Ability to interpret and implement the policies and procedures of SGMC Health, regulatory agencies' standards and rules, reimbursement rules, etc. Flexible in work schedule. Computer skills required.

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