Social Worker MSW PRN

Piedmont Healthcare; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to enhance patient and family wellness through effective care coordination and resource management. This role involves assessing and addressing complex psychosocial needs, advocating for services, and ensuring smooth transitions to post-acute care. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Social Work and a passion for improving care outcomes in a supportive environment. Join a team committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families, and help drive positive change in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Prefer 2+ years experience in acute or post-acute settings.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient wellness and manage transitional care plans.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and coordinate community services.
• Advocate for services to meet complex patient needs.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Psychosocial Assessment

Care Coordination

Community Resource Management

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Description:

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The Social Worker 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.
1. Assesses, evaluates, plans and coordinates community services
2. Advocates for services to meet the specific patients / family complex needs
3. Conducts high risk assessments within timeline required by departmental and regulatory guidelines
4. Coordinates with Care Manager daily
5. Conducts psychosocial assessments
6. Provides patients / family members with Community Resources
7. Coordinates the transition to post-acute care services (Hospice, Home Health, Skilled Nursing Facility, etc.)
8. Coordinates as needed with other members of the care team
9. Organizes family meetings and/ team conferences
10. Works with the treatment team to provide solutions for complex cases (i.e. Behavioral Health and/or barriers to discharge)
11. Identifies high risk patients based on standardized criteria
12. Coordinates appropriate reporting to legal agencies as needed with respect to abuse and neglect
13. Facilitates the coordination of financial assistance as needed
14. Identifies and documents quality variances and/or barriers to discharge
15. Provides post discharge follow-up as appropriate to ensure continuity of care/services
16. Participates in PHC readmission management initiatives

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Master's degree from an accredited social work program required

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
None.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Prefer a minimum of two (2) years of experience in an acute or post-acute setting. Licensed master social worker (LMSW) in state of Georgia preferred.