Social Worker MSW - Care Management (PRN)

Houston Healthcare; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare, in partnership with Houston Healthcare, is seeking a Social Worker to perform bio-psychological assessments and develop post-discharge care plans. The role includes coordinating referrals to home health, DME, dialysis, rehab, and nursing home placements, and serving as a resource for staff, patients, and families regarding community agencies.

The position emphasizes case management and education, with a focus on integrated discharge planning and cross-team collaboration to

Qualifications

• Masters’ Degree in Social Work is required.
• Two (2) years experience in hospital or community social work is required.
• Case Management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform bio-psychological assessments of patients.
• Develop and manage patient care plans for post-discharge services.
• Coordinate referrals to home health, DME, dialysis, short-term rehab, and nursing home placements.
• Serve as a resource for staff, patients, and families regarding community agencies.
• Assist with adoptions and special programs and education.

Skills

Medical terminology

Social work terminology

Office equipment proficiency

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Computers

Printer

Fax machine

CRT system

Job description

Work Shift: Day - 8 Hour (United States of America)

The Social Worker is responsible for completing bio psychological assessments of patients and development of patient care plans for post discharge services. Additional discharge planning activities include, but are not limited to referrals to home health, DME, dialysis, short-term rehabilitation, and nursing home placements. Also, services as a resource for staff, patients, and families with regard to community agencies. Manages adoptions and assists with special programs and education.

Education & Training

Masters’ Degree in Social Work.

Experience

Two (2) years experience in hospital or community social work. Case Management experience.

Required Certification/Registration/Licensure

None.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of medical and social work terminology. Utilizes a variety of standard office equipment to include computers, printer, fax machine, CRT system, etc.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Preferred Notice

One week's advance notice is preferred.

Hours and FTE

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 4 FTE: 0.1

Integration Announcement

We’re pleased to announce that Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have joined forces to better serve our communities and strengthen our mission. This integration marks an exciting step forward, combining our shared values and complementary strengths.

While our organizations are integrating, each will continue to operate separate hiring processes for the time being. That means if you’re interested in a position at Emory Healthcare, please apply through Emory Healthcare’s careers website: http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/careers.

We’re committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we’re excited about what the future holds.

Houston Healthcare is the premier health organization in Middle Georgia, serving as a cornerstone for health and wellness for the community since 1960. Strategically positioned to connect people, community, and quality care, Houston Healthcare is a caring health system, dedicated to excellence today and tomorrow. With two main hospitals and 7 separate campuses, HHC’s combined capacity of 282 beds serves over 300,000 patients in Houston County and surrounding communities annually.