Social Worker MSW - Care Management

Piedmont Healthcare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital, part of Piedmont Healthcare, is seeking a Social Worker to promote patient and family wellness and coordinate transitional care planning in inpatient and ED settings.

The role requires a Master's Degree in Social Work and at least 1 year of experience in acute or post-acute care, with licensure options including LMSW and ACM preferred. Collaboration with diverse teams and external partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited social work program.
• 1 year of experience in an acute or post-acute setting.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family wellness and improved care outcomes.
• Develop comprehensive transitional care plans for patients with complex and psychosocial needs in Inpatient and Emergency Department (ED) environments.
• Collaborate with service team members, physicians, patients, external agencies and families to ensure quality of transitions.

Skills

Acute/post-acute experience

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview:

This position strives to promote patient and family wellness, improved care outcomes, access to appropriate hospital and community resources, and manages, supports and develops comprehensive transitional care plans for patients with complex and psychosocial needs in Inpatient and Emergency Department (ED) environments. Works to promote quality of care and effective transitions planning through collaboration with all service team members, physicians, patients, external agencies and families.

Responsibilities:

This position strives to promote patient and family wellness, improved care outcomes, access to appropriate hospital and community resources, and manages, supports and develops comprehensive transitional care plans for patients with complex and psychosocial needs in Inpatient and Emergency Department (ED) environments. Works to promote quality of care and effective transitions planning through collaboration with all service team members, physicians, patients, external agencies and families.

Qualifications:

Education

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited social work program Required

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience in an acute or post-acute setting Required

Licenses and Certifications

• None Required
• LMSW - Licensed Masters Social Work Preferred
• Accredited Case Manager (ACM) Preferred
• CCM - Certified Case Manager Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Augusta Hospital