Social Worker MSW - Case Manager

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

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Augusta, GA seeks a Social Worker to promote patient and family wellness and develop comprehensive transitional care plans for patients with complex needs in Inpatient and ED.

This role emphasizes collaboration with clinicians, patients, families, and community resources to ensure quality care and effective transitions. Education: MSW; Experience: 1 year in acute or post-acute settings; LMSW preferred; ACM/CCM preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in an acute or post-acute setting.
• LMSW - Licensed Masters Social Work Preferred
• Accredited Case Manager (ACM) Preferred
• CCM - Certified Case Manager Preferred

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 ED environments.
• Collaborate with service team members, physicians, patients, external agencies and families to ensure quality transitions.

Education

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

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