Social Worker MSW - Care Management

Piedmont-Healthcare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Master’s in Social Work to coordinate transitional care for patients with complex psychosocial needs in Inpatient and ED settings.

Responsibilities include developing comprehensive care plans, promoting patient and family wellness, and collaborating with physicians, care teams, and community resources to improve outcomes and ensure safe transitions.

Experience with post-acute care coordination and LMSW/ACM/ CCM certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited program is required.
• At least 1 year of experience in an acute or post-acute setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family wellness and improve care outcomes.
• Develop comprehensive transitional care plans for patients with complex psychosocial needs in inpatient and ED settings.
• Collaborate with physicians, care teams, external agencies and families to ensure quality transitions.

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

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

Tools

LMSW

ACM

CCM

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