Social Worker, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare; Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Social Worker to enhance patient and family wellness within hospital settings. This role involves assessing and coordinating care for patients with complex needs, advocating for necessary services, and facilitating transitions to post-acute care. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in social work and a passion for improving care outcomes. Join a team committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families through effective care management and resource coordination.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required.
• Prefer 2+ years of experience in acute or post-acute settings.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family wellness through comprehensive transitional care plans.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and coordinate community services.

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.