Part Time Position
Must have Licensure in order to Apply.
Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.
Attractive pay
* $57-$65 Base Rate (Converting to Per Visit)
What's in it for you
A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
Paid time off.
Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
401(k) with a company match.
Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
And more.
Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
* To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
Why Amedisys?
Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
Responsibilities
* Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills.
Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner.
Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medicalsocial work interventions and treatment plan.
Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* Holds a masters or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
* Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
* Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
* Current CPR certification.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
* Holds a masters or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
* Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
* Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
* Current CPR certification.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
* Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills.
Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner.
Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medicalsocial work interventions and treatment plan.
Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively.
Other duties as assigned.
$41k-52k yearly est. 2d ago
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions 4.2
Medical social worker job in Savannah, GA
RN (Registered Nurse) or LCSW (Licensed Clinical SocialWorker) Manager Case Management
Memorial Health University Medical Center
Full-Time - Days - No Weekends
Memorial Health University Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1955, giving patients access to highly trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 600+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities that serves 35 counties across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. Located in Savannah, Georgia, we are a regional referral center for heart care, cancer care, trauma care, children's care, high-risk pregnancies and high-risk newborn care. Our hospital includes the region's only Level I trauma center and children's hospital, as well as the Savannah campus of Mercer University School of Medicine.
At Memorial Health, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
Job Summary and Qualifications:
The Manager Case Management reports to the Case Management Director and is responsible for promoting patient-centered care by coordinating all aspects of hospital-based case management for his/her assigned area of responsibility in alignment with the goals of the Case Management Department. The Manager for Case Management is accountable for the overall day-to-day oversight and management of the case management program including coordination, supervision, and administrative oversight of the case management team. This position also functions as an expert clinical practitioner, case management subject-matter expert, resource, advisor and leader for the members of the case management team. The Manager for Case Management supervises and monitors professional and support staff and ensures that effective care coordination and case management practices are consistent with hospital policies, and applicable regulations and guidelines. The Manager for Case Management monitors quality of the interactions, documentation and assessments of the case management staff. The Manager for Case Management coordinates activities that promote quality outcomes and patient throughput while supporting a balance of optimal care and appropriate resource utilization.
Qualifications you will need:
· Bachelor's Degree in Nursing OR Licensed Clinical SocialWorker with a Master's Degree in social work required
· 3+ years of experience in clinical nursing in an acute care setting OR hospital social work required
· 2+ years of supervisory/leadership experience required in an acute care setting
· InterQual experience preferred
· Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice according to law and regulation OR currently licensed as a LCSW or a LMSW in the state(s)of practice according to law and regulation required
· Certification in Case Management and/or Certification in InterQual or IQCI preferred
· Case Management required for the entire hospital (612 bed academic medical center with a freestanding children's hospital)
$44k-54k yearly est. 1d ago
Social Worker
Viemed Healthcare Staffing 3.8
Medical social worker job in Cumming, GA
Join Our Team as a SocialWorker and Make a Meaningful Difference! Are you a compassionate and dedicated social work professional looking to advance your career in a dynamic hospital environment? We are seeking passionate SocialWorkers to provide exceptional support and advocacy for patients in need. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work evenings, making a real impact during critical hours while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver patient-centered social work services within a hospital setting.
Assess patient needs and develop individualized support plans.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.
Provide counseling, resource coordination, and discharge planning.
Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to compliance standards.
Required Skills:
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a hospital-based social work role.
Current BLS certification.
Valid LCSW license in the state of Georgia.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle sensitive situations.
Nice to Have Skills:
Experience with case management and crisis intervention.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards.
Bilingual skills to support diverse patient populations.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field.
Previous experience working in a hospital or healthcare setting.
Other Requirements:
Must be willing to work evenings from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM, Monday through Friday.
Reliable transportation for possible travel reimbursements.
Ability to work 8-hour shift consistently.
Valid licensure and certifications as specified.
VHS offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $46.90, paid weekly via direct deposit. Benefit from comprehensive medical plans, paid sick leave, licensure and travel reimbursements, and a supportive, dedicated team committed to your professional success. If you're ready to make a positive impact and thrive in a rewarding healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply today!
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife
$46.9 hourly 37d ago
Social Worker Part Time
Coffee Regional Medical C 4.2
Medical social worker job in Douglas, GA
Coffee Regional Medical Center
SocialWorker Part Time
• The socialworker is a master's prepared practitioner who possesses a comprehensive knowledge base established within a sound social work framework. The socialworker provides direct and indirect care to a specific patient population using advanced social work assessment and supportive and counseling intervention skills, specialty expertise and age-appropriate interventions to facilitate appropriate use of healthcare resources and adjustment to illness. The socialworker manages patients across the health care continuum to achieve optimal clinical, financial, operational and satisfaction outcomes and facilitates timely discharge planning. The socialworker promotes interdisciplinary collaboration in all aspects of work, promotes staff and patient education and supports research. The socialworker identifies opportunity for process improvement in all aspects of work.
Member of Ethics Committee.
Member of Commision on Cancer Committee
Manages patient assistance needs with medication, transportation, and DME.
Manages National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Screening
Coordinates patient care between CRH Oncology office and Hanna Family Cancer Center
Facilitates Oncology Support Group Meetings
Assists CRH Oncology with Palliative and Hospice Referrals
OVERVIEW
• The evaluation is to assure individual performance, departmental goals and organizational goals are aligned. It is designed to support communication between the manager and the employee. Employee perception of their own performance is very important. To maximize the benefit of this process, both the manager and the employee participate in the evaluation process.
RATING SCALE DEFINITION
• Needs Improvement - Performance is consistently below requirements/expectations. Immediate improvement is necessary.
o There are shortfalls in meeting the standard, criteria or objective.
o The employee requires close supervision or step-by-step guidance for this task.
o There is room for significant improvement before moving to the “meets expectation” level.
o Employee may have work improvement plan in place for this standard or objective.
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Meets Expectations - Performance meets all established standards and sometimes exceeds them. Activities contribute to increased unit/department results. Employees consistently complete the work that is required and at times go beyond expectations.
o Employee reached the expected level of performance.
o Performance is solid, effective and consistently meets the standards as required by the job.
o Performance is what can be expected of a fully qualified and experienced person.
o Under normal supervision and follow-up, tasks are completed on schedule and in keeping with expected results.
•
Excels - Outstanding performance.
o Performance consistently surpasses all established standards.
o Activities often contribute to improved or innovative work practices.
o People often seek out the employee for assistance in this area.
o Employee rarely requires supervision or follow-up.
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Not Applicable - Item does not apply to this job.
QUALIFICATIONS
A. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Reads and understands the English language.
• Ability to think critically and analytically with little or no supervision
• Ability to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes.
• Ability to process information and prioritize
• Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directed
• Ability to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functions
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewed
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light lifting
• Ability to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelines
• Ability to maintain attendance to meet standard job practices
B. Education
• Master's degree in social work.
C. Licensure
• MSW
D. Experience
• Minimum of three years in a broad range of human resources delivery management and practice.
• Recent clinical expertise in specific area (required for specialty clinical groups/clusters, preferred for others).
• Minimum two years relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Proven leadership and organizational skills preferred.
• Basic understanding of Medicare/Medicaid, insurance and regulatory guidelines (Rehab, Skilled) preferred.
• Possess the knowledge in medical and allied health sciences to apply criteria to the medical record with respect to patients needs for medical and health care.
• Be knowledgeable about medical terminology, levels of care, treatment modalities, and the present health care system, both hospital and community based.
• Effective communication skills.
• Working knowledge of DFCS system and APS.
E. Interpersonal skills
F. Essential technical/motor skills
G. Essential physical requirements
• Sedentary: Exert up to 10 lb. of force occasionally and/or a minute amount frequently - greater than 75%
H. Essential mental requirements
I. Essential sensory requirements
J. Other
• Proven leadership and organizational skills preferred.
• Basic understanding of Medicare/Medicaid, insurance and regulatory guidelines (Rehab, Skilled) preferred.
• Possess the knowledge in medical and allied health sciences to apply criteria to the medical record with respect to patients needs for medical and health care.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, levels of care, treatment modalities, and the present health care system, both hospital and community based.
• Effective communication skills.
• Working knowledge of DFCS system and APS.
K. Equipment used
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
A. Exposure to hazards (body fluid exposure level)
• Level II
B. Age of Patient Populations Served
• Neonates 1 - 30 days
• Infants 30 days - 1 year
• Children 1 - 12 years
• Adolescents 13 - 18 years
• Adults 19 - 70 years
• Geriatrics - 70+ years
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
• Below are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the position's purpose and objectives. These are critical or fundamental to the performance of the position. They are the major functions for which the person in the position is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the position, along with the corresponding performance standards.
• Assessment
o Utilizes high risk criteria to assure timely identification of patients in need of social work services within 24 hours of patient admission
o Completes targeted assessment to identify problem situations. Such assessment may include comprehensive psychosocial history, response to illness, belief and value system, financial status, developmental level, functional status and environmental issues
o Formulates psychosocial assessment and develops plan of care with input from case management partners and the health care team; applies knowledge and skills necessary to assure plan is based on age-appropriate care. Monitors progress to plan and reassesses/revises as necessary
o Assesses and responds per legal requirements and hospital policy, to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, harm to self or others and questions of competency
• Intervention
o Uses social work intervention/counseling strategies appropriate to the assessment/plan of care of client system to include:
Stabilizing the patient/family/significant other to hospitalization
Supporting coping mechanisms of patient/family/significant other to enhance ability to cope with illness, hospitalization and the discharge plan
Facilitating problem-solving with patient/family/significant to mobilize patient resources
Providing crisis intervention
Providing counseling intervention (individual, family, group) to facilitate adaptation to illness, hospitalization, and discharge.
Case Management/Discharge Planning
• Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary team members to identify plan of care per LOS guidelines and evidenced based practice, including specific treatment goals and outcomes and consideration of efficacy, cost, safety and potential compliance
• Identifies inpatient/community resources to meet current and continuing care needs and coordinates referrals/authorizations/services for timely, effective service delivery
• Provides patient/family/significant other with education related to discharge options, admission criteria for services required, and application process for entitlement programs
• Implements patient specific discharge plan
• Communicates potential payer issues in a timely manner.
• Monitors patient progress: conducts ongoing assessment, reassessment to assure patient meets goals; manages variances to plan, revising goals/outcomes as necessary while assuring appropriate resource utilization
• Advocates for patient/family needs assisting the health care team in understanding patient needs/wishes and supports patient's right to self-determination
• Refers nursing home placement to the Placement Coordinator for follow-up
• Communicates plan and necessary medical information across the continuum to assure continuity of care
Communication/Documentation
• Appraises manager of potential problems impacting plan and LOS associated with patient/family problems, placement issues and/or referral process to community agencies, transportation requests and legal issues
• Maintains ongoing communication with health care team regarding patient issues/plan and progress
• Documents psychosocial assessment and plan within 24 hours of referral/high risk screening and documents progress at minimum every three days or when there is significant change in patient status.
• Documents final disposition note to include confirmation of plan. If referred to community agencies will document distribution of the choice list as appropriate; referrals; confirmation of final discharge plan; distribution of the Important Notice from Medicare as appropriate; and agency/facility name/level of care/mode of transportation.
Professional Relationships
• Forms helping relationships with patient/family/significant others engages them in treatment
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with the health care team and with community agencies
Professional Growth
• Pursues on-going professional development by attending relevant seminars and conferences
• Maintains current knowledge of social work and case management practice and issues affecting hospitals via literature, membership in professional organizations, peer consultation etc.
• Maintains requirements for licensure by the State Board of Social Work Examiners and/or professional organizations
$43k-63k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Social Worker - MSW
Forsyth 3.9
Medical social worker job in Cumming, GA
A SocialWorker provides support and resources to individuals and families facing social, emotional, and health-related challenges. Responsibilities include assessing client needs, developing care plans, connecting individuals to community services, and advocating for their well-being.
Apply for specific facility details.
$52k-72k yearly est. 36d ago
Social Worker - PRN Days (74523)
Hamilton Health Care System 4.4
Medical social worker job in Dalton, GA
The Master's prepared socialworker provides the professional social work component of the Case Management services. Case Management in Hospital/Health Care Systems is a collaborative practice model including patients, nurses, socialworkers, physicians, other practitioners, caregivers and the community. The Case Management process encompasses communication and facilitates care along a continuum through effective resource coordination. The goals of Case Management include the achievement of optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient's right to self determination.
$45k-54k yearly est. 7d ago
Social Worker
Nurse Care of Buckhead 3.7
Medical social worker job in Atlanta, GA
General Purpose:
The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing our facility's social service programs in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.
Essential Job Functions:
This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:
Assist the Social Service Director/Consultant in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of the social service programs of this facility.
Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed.
Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.
Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.
Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Director.
Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible.
Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.
Provide information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.
Compile information on discharge plans and present to appropriate committee as required.
Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary.
Work with the facility's consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
Make routine visits to residents and perform services as necessary.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director concerning the operation of the social services department.
Assist in making appointments for the resident/family as required or appropriate.
Assist in providing solutions for social and practical environmental problems including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies) and referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required.
Assist in obtaining resources from community social, health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the resident.
Assist in the education of the community regarding aging, rights of residents, facility services and other related topics.
Orient the resident to the long-term care environment and facilitate adjustment upon placement.
Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.
Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.
Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.
Report suspected or known incidence of fraud relative to false billings, cost reports, kickbacks, etc.
Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Social Services Director or Administrator.
Minimum Qualifications:
Good assessment, listening, and counseling skills.
Organized and detailed in work performance.
Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.
Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.
$46k-55k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Social Worker
Dialysis Care Center 3.3
Medical social worker job in Newnan, GA
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports the mission, core values and customer service of Home Dialysis Services LLC (HDS).
Adheres to the Home Dialysis Services Policies and Procedures and Compliance Program including all state and federal regulatory requirements.
The SocialWorker provides Social Services to patients to maximize the patients' well-being and improve outcomes. Also works as part of an Interdisciplinary Team to maximize patient care and support the company to meet those goals of the QAPI activities.
PRIMARY DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:
Conduct assessments and devise plans of care to help improve adjustment to dialysis
Assist with home management in conjunction with the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT)
Communicate effectively with the IDT about patient issues, intervention and goals
Consult with doctors, therapists and medical professionals
Work with admissions to ensure insurance issues are addressed
Actively participate in activities that elevate clinical outcomes throughout the QAPI process
Work with Crown web for submission of data
Participate in individual & group projects as directed by management
Other duties, as assigned
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Responsible for supporting the values and customer service standards of HDS.
Accountable for outstanding customer service to all staff, clients and vendors
Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication.
Initiates action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting; experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word and Excel a must;
Good presentation & communication skills
Must be productive & resourceful with the ability to meet deadlines
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a self-starter who can work independently yet function in a highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines effectively
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong data entry, organizational and interpersonal skills
High integrity, team player with patient service focus and flexibility
EDUCATION:
Minimum 1 year of experience working as a renal socialworker
Masters of Social Work, required
Licensed SocialWorker (LSW) required
Medical Plans:
Two PPO Plans (Preferred Provider Organization)
HSA Plan (Health Savings Account)
A plan that allows you to set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses.
Additional Benefits:
1. Dental Plans (Two options available)
2. Vision Plan
3. Basic Life Insurance
4. Critical Illness Insurance
5. Accident Insurance
6. Hospital Indemnity Insurance
7. Long-Term Disability
Company-Sponsored Plans:
Basic Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with prospective and current clients. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations. Travel to scheduled staff meetings may be required.
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. The work environment is also characteristic of a dialysis center or a patient's home and as such the employee may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/ materials.
$36k-62k yearly est. Auto-Apply 34d ago
Social Worker
Dccdialysis
Medical social worker job in Newnan, GA
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports the mission, core values and customer service of Home Dialysis Services LLC (HDS).
Adheres to the Home Dialysis Services Policies and Procedures and Compliance Program including all state and federal regulatory requirements.
The SocialWorker provides Social Services to patients to maximize the patients' well-being and improve outcomes. Also works as part of an Interdisciplinary Team to maximize patient care and support the company to meet those goals of the QAPI activities.
PRIMARY DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:
Conduct assessments and devise plans of care to help improve adjustment to dialysis
Assist with home management in conjunction with the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT)
Communicate effectively with the IDT about patient issues, intervention and goals
Consult with doctors, therapists and medical professionals
Work with admissions to ensure insurance issues are addressed
Actively participate in activities that elevate clinical outcomes throughout the QAPI process
Work with Crown web for submission of data
Participate in individual & group projects as directed by management
Other duties, as assigned
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Responsible for supporting the values and customer service standards of HDS.
Accountable for outstanding customer service to all staff, clients and vendors
Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication.
Initiates action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting; experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word and Excel a must;
Good presentation & communication skills
Must be productive & resourceful with the ability to meet deadlines
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a self-starter who can work independently yet function in a highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines effectively
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong data entry, organizational and interpersonal skills
High integrity, team player with patient service focus and flexibility
EDUCATION:
Minimum 1 year of experience working as a renal socialworker
Masters of Social Work, required
Licensed SocialWorker (LSW) required
Medical Plans:
Two PPO Plans (Preferred Provider Organization)
HSA Plan (Health Savings Account)
A plan that allows you to set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses.
Additional Benefits:
1. Dental Plans (Two options available)
2. Vision Plan
3. Basic Life Insurance
4. Critical Illness Insurance
5. Accident Insurance
6. Hospital Indemnity Insurance
7. Long-Term Disability
Company-Sponsored Plans:
Basic Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with prospective and current clients. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations. Travel to scheduled staff meetings may be required.
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. The work environment is also characteristic of a dialysis center or a patient's home and as such the employee may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/ materials.
$36k-53k yearly est. Auto-Apply 35d ago
MSW - Social Work
Accurate Staffing Child Board (Jobrobotix
Medical social worker job in Atlanta, GA
Accurate Staffing Consultants is currently seeking MSW Social Work positions in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate will possess a current GA license and have at least 2 years of recent Social Work US nursing experience as a MSW. Shift:8hr Days 8x5 Requirements:
Current Resume
Nursing License per state
Specialty Certifications
2 Current Clinical References
Sie Specific Vaccines
Background Check and Drug Screen Required
Come work with us, not for us! When you join our team, you're not just an employee, you're family.
We Offer:
Competitive Pay Rates
Highest Tax Free Available
Health Benefit Package
Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
Please call today! Our Healthcare Recruiters are standing by!
$36k-53k yearly est. 2d ago
Care Coordinator, Social Worker
Mynorthsidecareer
Medical social worker job in Atlanta, GA
Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.
Responsibilities
The Care Coordinator will be responsible for working with neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, families, medical staff and community agencies to determine the appropriate setting of care and appropriateness of hospitalization, as well as to assess post hospital care needs. Provides the necessary interventions in order to assure effective and efficient clinical resource management. Provides intervention regarding adjustment to hospitalization, crisis intervention and psychosocial assessment. Will be actively involved in Discharge Planning and Utilization Review in a progressive acute care setting.
Qualifications
REQUIRED
Masters of Social Work (MSW) OR Bachelor's degree in health-related field.
PREFERRED
Three (3) years of experience in case management, social services or related field.
One (1) year of experience in utilization review.
Certified Case Manager.
Work Hours: 7a-7p Weekend Requirements: Yes On-Call Requirements: No
$36k-53k yearly est. Auto-Apply 6d ago
Social Worker MSW
Gentiva Hospice
Medical social worker job in Savannah, GA
Support Families. Guide Care. Shape End-of-Life Experiences.
If you're driven by compassion and committed to guiding others through serious illness and loss, we invite you to join our team as a Hospice SocialWorker (MSW).
We believe that holistic care includes emotional, social, and spiritual support. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you'll help ensure patients and families receive the guidance and resources they need to navigate the hospice journey with dignity and peace of mind.
As a Hospice SocialWorker (MSW), You Will:
• Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide assessments and care planning based on the emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs of patients and families
• Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support aligned with each patient's individualized plan of care
• Work closely with patients, families, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other care team members to support the emotional and social well-being of the patient-family unit
• Educate families on hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies
• Assist with long-term planning, community referrals, and resource navigation when needed
• Monitor and document psychosocial changes in the patient or family situation and recommend plan of care updates as appropriate
• Uphold ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care
About You
Qualifications - What You'll Bring:
• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
• Current licensure as required by the state of employment
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a SocialWorker in a healthcare or hospice setting
• Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life care
• Ability to provide empathetic support and maintain boundaries in emotionally intense situations
• Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse family systems
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a SocialWorker in hospice or healthcare
• Experience supporting terminally ill patients and their families
• Advanced grief counseling or palliative care training
• Bilingual skills
We Offer
Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
Ready to Join a Team That Cares?
Apply today and bring your heart and your clinical expertise to a team that values whole-person care.
Legalese
This is a safety-sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
We are proud to be an EEO employer
We maintain a drug-free workplace
Keywords: Hospice SocialWorker, Palliative Care SocialWorker, SocialWorker, MSW, LCSW, Licensed Clinical SocialWorker, Licensed Master SocialWorker, LMSW, Clinical SocialWorker, MedicalSocialWorker, Behavioral Health SocialWorker
Location Gentiva Hospice Our Company
At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.
Our place is by the side of those who need us - from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.
Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
Home health care: Heartland Home Health
Advanced illness management: Illumia Health
With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized - and kindness is celebrated.
$36k-53k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Social Worker
Geniepro Technologies Inc.
Medical social worker job in Lawrenceville, GA
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Job Details: Job Title: SocialWorker Duration: 8 Weeks Contract Shift: Day Shift 5 x 8 (08:00 am - 04:30 pm) 40 hours per week
Job Description:
2 years of SocialWorker experience required
GA LCSW required
Acute hospital experience required
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$36k-53k yearly est. Easy Apply 30d ago
Social Worker - Home Health
Brightspring Health Services
Medical social worker job in LaGrange, GA
Our Company
Adoration Home Health and Hospice
Are you a SocialWorker looking for a new opportunity? Adoration Home Health is seeking a passionate, dedicated Home Health SocialWorker to join our team in LaGrange, GA. Our Home Health SocialWorkers provide expert, patient-centered care. If you're ready to work in a supportive, fulfilling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!
Office Location: LaGrange, GA
Coverage area: Troup
Schedule: PRN - 2 Full week days
How YOU will benefit:
Provide 1:1 visits to make a lasting impact on patients and families
Greater work/life balance with flexible scheduling options
Less time on your feet compared to other settings
Ability to work independently while also having team support
Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company
Benefits and Perks for You!
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
Tuition discounts & reimbursement
401(k) with company match
Mileage Reimbursement
Generous PTO
Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!
*Benefits may vary by employment status
Responsibilities
As a Home Health SocialWorker, You will:
Guide and counsel individuals and families in crisis, ranging from the unemployed to children who need foster homes to elderly people who have no one to care for them
Assist clients in obtaining government funds, education, or treatment
Secure information, such as medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to the client's situation, and evaluate these and the client's capacities. Ask clients to explain problems, such as personal and family adjustments, finances, employment, food, clothing, housing, and physical and mental impairments, to determine the nature and degree of the problem
Help patients and families through individual or group conferences regarding plans for meeting needs and aids clients in mobilizing inner capacities and environmental resources to improve social functioning
Help the client to modify attitudes and patterns of behavior by increasing understanding of self, personal problems, and the client's part in creating them
Develop a service plan designed to restore the patient to optimum social and health adjustment within the patient's capacity
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Social Work
Five plus years of clinical social work experience
Valid and current Licensed Clinical SocialWorker or Licensed MedicalSocialWorker license
Ability to make psycho-social assessments and develop and implement viable care plans
About our Line of Business Adoration Home Health and Hospice, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families, and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information, please visit ************************ Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Additional Job Information
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$36k-53k yearly est. Auto-Apply 9d ago
Care Manager Social Worker - Loganville, GA
Monogram Health 3.7
Medical social worker job in Loganville, GA
Job Description: Care Manager, SocialWorker Monogram Health is looking for skilled SocialWorker eager for the opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives. The Care Manager SocialWorker is a key member of an integrated Care Team which includes a Nurse Care Manager and an Advanced Practice Provider. The patients we serve often struggle with multiple serious diseases and behavioral health challenges. Socialworkers can remove the many economic and behavioral barriers to patients, enabling positive health outcomes.
Your Impact
The care team works with patients face-to-face, over the phone, and through telehealth to identify and address social determinants of health. The goal is to build a patient's social support network, navigate behavioral challenges, and generally help patients through a traumatic diagnosis and life-changing disease. Your gifts as a healthcare professional are urgently needed. In healthcare systems, the patient has too often become secondary due to processes and incentives that don't positively impact the patient for the long term. Here at Monogram, we strive to change that narrative by putting our patients and their quality of life at the forefront of what we do.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Perform in-home and telehealth care management visits to assess and determine social and behavioral status
* Work closely with Care Team to ensure collaboration and optimal patient outcomes
* Assess social determinants of health needs and develop a plan for addressing them
* Identify, vet, and build relationships with local Community-Based Organizations
* Educate patients on appropriate resources, assist with referral completion, and follow up for closure outcomes
* Serve as subject matter expert on social determinants for other members of the Care Team
* Complete behavioral, environmental, and social support assessments
* Deliver individual, family and group education on living with chronic illness
* Engage family and social support groups in the education and care of patients
* Assess patients and refer to behavioral health specialists if diagnosis and treatment needed
* Help patients to understand, accept and follow medical and lifestyle recommendations
* Review and document patient updates and progress in care management platform
Position Requirements
* This position involves telephonic visits with some car travel to patients' homes
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required in this role. The company will support your certification completion through onboarding.
* Currently licensed as a LCSW or LMSW in the posted state
* Master's degree in social work and passed ASWB masters or clinical exam
* Rare domestic travel may be required to Brentwood, TN
* Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Ability to show empathy and quickly build relationships with patients and local CBOs
* Preferred 2+ years previous experience working in care management and/or with chronic illness
* Excellent verbal communication skills both in person and on the phone
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office and mobile phone and web-based applications
Benefits
* Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts
* Financial & Retirement Support - Competitive compensation, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources
* Time Off & Leave - Paid holidays, flexible vacation time/PSSL, and paid parental leave
* Wellness & Growth - Work life assistance resources, physical wellness perks, mental health support, employee referral program, and BenefitHub for employee discounts
About Monogram Health
Monogram Health is a leading multispecialty provider of in-home, evidence-based care for the most complex of patients who have multiple chronic conditions. Monogram health takes a comprehensive and personalized approach to a person's health, treating not only a disease, but all of the chronic conditions that are present - such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, depression, COPD, and other metabolic disorders.
Monogram Health employs a robust clinical team, leveraging specialists across multiple disciplines including nephrology, cardiology, endocrinology, pulmonology, behavioral health, and palliative care to diagnose and treat health issues; review and prescribe medication; provide guidance, education, and counselling on a patient's healthcare options; as well as assist with daily needs such as access to food, eating healthy, transportation, financial assistance, and more. Monogram Health is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and on holidays, to support and treat patients in their home.
Monogram Health's personalized and innovative treatment model is proven to dramatically improve patient outcomes and quality of life while reducing medical costs across the health care continuum.
$36k-61k yearly est. 3d ago
Medical Social Worker
Amedisys Inc. 4.7
Medical social worker job in Ringgold, GA
Rate: $27.50- $34.00
Socialworker must be licensed
Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.
What's in it for you
A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
Paid time off.
Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
401(k) with a company match.
Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
And more.
Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
* To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
Why Amedisys?
Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
Responsibilities
* Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills.
Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner.
Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medicalsocial work interventions and treatment plan.
Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* Holds a masters or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
* Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
* Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
* Current CPR certification.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
* Holds a masters or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
* Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
* Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
* Current CPR certification.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
* Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills.
Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner.
Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medicalsocial work interventions and treatment plan.
Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively.
Other duties as assigned.
$27.5-34 hourly 3d ago
Social Worker
Viemed Healthcare Staffing 3.8
Medical social worker job in Atlanta, GA
Are you a compassionate and dedicated socialworker looking to make a meaningful impact in children's lives? Join our team as a SocialWorker and play a vital role in providing child protection, bereavement and end-of-life support, crisis intervention, and trauma care. This opportunity offers a chance to utilize your expertise in a dynamic environment, helping vulnerable populations navigate difficult circumstances while advancing your professional career.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide child protection services, crisis intervention, trauma support, and end-of-life care.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement family-centered care plans.
Maintain thorough documentation and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Offer emotional support and guidance to children and families through challenging circumstances.
Required Skills:
Minimum of 2 years of experience in child protection, trauma, bereavement/end-of-life, or crisis intervention.
Valid licensure as a Licensed Certified SocialWorker (LCSW) in Georgia or multi-state licensure.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating empathy and professionalism.
Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and emotional resilience.
Prior experience with Epic electronic health record system is preferred but not mandatory.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred.
Nice to Have Skills:
Additional experience in multi-state practice settings.
Bilingual language skills.
Experience working in pediatric or family services.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
2+ years of relevant clinical or social work experience, preferably in child protective services or trauma-related roles.
Other Requirements:
Flexibility to work four 10-hour shifts (8:00 AM - 6:30 PM).
Valid licensure in Georgia or other states as applicable.
Willingness to travel and attend training or meetings as needed.
Complies with all applicable state, federal, and local laws regarding licensure and certification.
Join us in making a difference-your expertise can change lives. Take the next step in your social work career and apply today to become part of our dedicated team.
Hourly Pay Rate: $50.12
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife
$50.1 hourly 2d ago
Social Worker Part Time
Coffee Regional Medical C 4.2
Medical social worker job in Douglas, GA
Job Description
Coffee Regional Medical Center
SocialWorker Part Time
• The socialworker is a master's prepared practitioner who possesses a comprehensive knowledge base established within a sound social work framework. The socialworker provides direct and indirect care to a specific patient population using advanced social work assessment and supportive and counseling intervention skills, specialty expertise and age-appropriate interventions to facilitate appropriate use of healthcare resources and adjustment to illness. The socialworker manages patients across the health care continuum to achieve optimal clinical, financial, operational and satisfaction outcomes and facilitates timely discharge planning. The socialworker promotes interdisciplinary collaboration in all aspects of work, promotes staff and patient education and supports research. The socialworker identifies opportunity for process improvement in all aspects of work.
Member of Ethics Committee.
Member of Commision on Cancer Committee
Manages patient assistance needs with medication, transportation, and DME.
Manages National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Screening
Coordinates patient care between CRH Oncology office and Hanna Family Cancer Center
Facilitates Oncology Support Group Meetings
Assists CRH Oncology with Palliative and Hospice Referrals
OVERVIEW
• The evaluation is to assure individual performance, departmental goals and organizational goals are aligned. It is designed to support communication between the manager and the employee. Employee perception of their own performance is very important. To maximize the benefit of this process, both the manager and the employee participate in the evaluation process.
RATING SCALE DEFINITION
• Needs Improvement - Performance is consistently below requirements/expectations. Immediate improvement is necessary.
o There are shortfalls in meeting the standard, criteria or objective.
o The employee requires close supervision or step-by-step guidance for this task.
o There is room for significant improvement before moving to the “meets expectation” level.
o Employee may have work improvement plan in place for this standard or objective.
•
Meets Expectations - Performance meets all established standards and sometimes exceeds them. Activities contribute to increased unit/department results. Employees consistently complete the work that is required and at times go beyond expectations.
o Employee reached the expected level of performance.
o Performance is solid, effective and consistently meets the standards as required by the job.
o Performance is what can be expected of a fully qualified and experienced person.
o Under normal supervision and follow-up, tasks are completed on schedule and in keeping with expected results.
•
Excels - Outstanding performance.
o Performance consistently surpasses all established standards.
o Activities often contribute to improved or innovative work practices.
o People often seek out the employee for assistance in this area.
o Employee rarely requires supervision or follow-up.
•
Not Applicable - Item does not apply to this job.
QUALIFICATIONS
A. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Reads and understands the English language.
• Ability to think critically and analytically with little or no supervision
• Ability to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes.
• Ability to process information and prioritize
• Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directed
• Ability to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functions
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewed
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light lifting
• Ability to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelines
• Ability to maintain attendance to meet standard job practices
B. Education
• Master's degree in social work.
C. Licensure
• MSW
D. Experience
• Minimum of three years in a broad range of human resources delivery management and practice.
• Recent clinical expertise in specific area (required for specialty clinical groups/clusters, preferred for others).
• Minimum two years relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Proven leadership and organizational skills preferred.
• Basic understanding of Medicare/Medicaid, insurance and regulatory guidelines (Rehab, Skilled) preferred.
• Possess the knowledge in medical and allied health sciences to apply criteria to the medical record with respect to patients needs for medical and health care.
• Be knowledgeable about medical terminology, levels of care, treatment modalities, and the present health care system, both hospital and community based.
• Effective communication skills.
• Working knowledge of DFCS system and APS.
E. Interpersonal skills
F. Essential technical/motor skills
G. Essential physical requirements
• Sedentary: Exert up to 10 lb. of force occasionally and/or a minute amount frequently - greater than 75%
H. Essential mental requirements
I. Essential sensory requirements
J. Other
• Proven leadership and organizational skills preferred.
• Basic understanding of Medicare/Medicaid, insurance and regulatory guidelines (Rehab, Skilled) preferred.
• Possess the knowledge in medical and allied health sciences to apply criteria to the medical record with respect to patients needs for medical and health care.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, levels of care, treatment modalities, and the present health care system, both hospital and community based.
• Effective communication skills.
• Working knowledge of DFCS system and APS.
K. Equipment used
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
A. Exposure to hazards (body fluid exposure level)
• Level II
B. Age of Patient Populations Served
• Neonates 1 - 30 days
• Infants 30 days - 1 year
• Children 1 - 12 years
• Adolescents 13 - 18 years
• Adults 19 - 70 years
• Geriatrics - 70+ years
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
• Below are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the position's purpose and objectives. These are critical or fundamental to the performance of the position. They are the major functions for which the person in the position is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the position, along with the corresponding performance standards.
• Assessment
o Utilizes high risk criteria to assure timely identification of patients in need of social work services within 24 hours of patient admission
o Completes targeted assessment to identify problem situations. Such assessment may include comprehensive psychosocial history, response to illness, belief and value system, financial status, developmental level, functional status and environmental issues
o Formulates psychosocial assessment and develops plan of care with input from case management partners and the health care team; applies knowledge and skills necessary to assure plan is based on age-appropriate care. Monitors progress to plan and reassesses/revises as necessary
o Assesses and responds per legal requirements and hospital policy, to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, harm to self or others and questions of competency
• Intervention
o Uses social work intervention/counseling strategies appropriate to the assessment/plan of care of client system to include:
Stabilizing the patient/family/significant other to hospitalization
Supporting coping mechanisms of patient/family/significant other to enhance ability to cope with illness, hospitalization and the discharge plan
Facilitating problem-solving with patient/family/significant to mobilize patient resources
Providing crisis intervention
Providing counseling intervention (individual, family, group) to facilitate adaptation to illness, hospitalization, and discharge.
Case Management/Discharge Planning
• Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary team members to identify plan of care per LOS guidelines and evidenced based practice, including specific treatment goals and outcomes and consideration of efficacy, cost, safety and potential compliance
• Identifies inpatient/community resources to meet current and continuing care needs and coordinates referrals/authorizations/services for timely, effective service delivery
• Provides patient/family/significant other with education related to discharge options, admission criteria for services required, and application process for entitlement programs
• Implements patient specific discharge plan
• Communicates potential payer issues in a timely manner.
• Monitors patient progress: conducts ongoing assessment, reassessment to assure patient meets goals; manages variances to plan, revising goals/outcomes as necessary while assuring appropriate resource utilization
• Advocates for patient/family needs assisting the health care team in understanding patient needs/wishes and supports patient's right to self-determination
• Refers nursing home placement to the Placement Coordinator for follow-up
• Communicates plan and necessary medical information across the continuum to assure continuity of care
Communication/Documentation
• Appraises manager of potential problems impacting plan and LOS associated with patient/family problems, placement issues and/or referral process to community agencies, transportation requests and legal issues
• Maintains ongoing communication with health care team regarding patient issues/plan and progress
• Documents psychosocial assessment and plan within 24 hours of referral/high risk screening and documents progress at minimum every three days or when there is significant change in patient status.
• Documents final disposition note to include confirmation of plan. If referred to community agencies will document distribution of the choice list as appropriate; referrals; confirmation of final discharge plan; distribution of the Important Notice from Medicare as appropriate; and agency/facility name/level of care/mode of transportation.
Professional Relationships
• Forms helping relationships with patient/family/significant others engages them in treatment
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with the health care team and with community agencies
Professional Growth
• Pursues on-going professional development by attending relevant seminars and conferences
• Maintains current knowledge of social work and case management practice and issues affecting hospitals via literature, membership in professional organizations, peer consultation etc.
• Maintains requirements for licensure by the State Board of Social Work Examiners and/or professional organizations
$43k-63k yearly est. 1d ago
Social Worker - PRN Days (74523)
Hamilton Health Care System 4.4
Medical social worker job in Dalton, GA
The Master's prepared socialworker provides the professional social work component of the Case Management services. Case Management in Hospital/Health Care Systems is a collaborative practice model including patients, nurses, socialworkers, physicians, other practitioners, caregivers and the community. The Case Management process encompasses communication and facilitates care along a continuum through effective resource coordination. The goals of Case Management include the achievement of optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient's right to self determination.
Qualifications
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Master's Degree of Social Work required. Relevant certification or progress toward relevant certification preferred.
Licensure: Georgia Licensure Preferred
Experience: Minimum graduate level internship in medical setting. Prefer 3 years acute care experience in a socialworker role.
Skills: The Master's prepared SocialWorker must be a highly motivated, self-directed individual with a demonstrated understanding of acute care case management issues. The individual will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong listening skills, critical thinking and analytical skills, ability to build positive working relationships with the interdisciplinary team, ability to communicate with multiple levels in the organization (e.g. managers, physicians, clinical and support), government agencies and post-acute providers. He or she must have the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patients' needs that are age appropriate, and the ability to advocate/negotiate patient/family assessed needs with Durable Medical Equipment / Home Health Care agencies, Nursing Facilities, and/or insurance companies. Must have the ability to teach and mentor socialworkers with a BS degree.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Works in a typical acute healthcare setting with patients and families experiencing a wide range of medical/surgical problems. Also, travels to physicians' offices when needing orders in order to expedite the discharge of the patient to the appropriate level of care. Required working flexible schedule to include weekends, holidays, and evening hours as needed. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions. Requires exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids. Requires time on the telephone making different arrangements for patients and getting certification from Medicare for patients going to the Nursing Homes.
$45k-54k yearly est. 7d ago
Care Manager Social Worker - Loganville, GA
Monogram Health 3.7
Medical social worker job in Loganville, GA
Care Manager, SocialWorker
Monogram Health is looking for skilled SocialWorker eager for the opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives. The Care Manager SocialWorker is a key member of an integrated Care Team which includes a Nurse Care Manager and an Advanced Practice Provider.â¯The patients we serve often struggle with multiple serious diseases and behavioral health challenges. Socialworkers can remove the many economic and behavioral barriers to patients, enabling positive health outcomes.â¯
Your Impact
The care team works with patients face-to-face, over the phone, and through telehealth to identify and address social determinants of health. The goal is to build a patient's social support network, navigate behavioral challenges, and generally help patients through a traumatic diagnosis and life-changing disease.â¯Your gifts as a healthcare professional are urgently needed. In healthcare systems, the patient has too often become secondary due to processes and incentives that don't positively impact the patient for the long term. Here at Monogram, we strive to change that narrative by putting our patients and their quality of life at the forefront of what we do.â¯
Roles and Responsibilities
Perform in-home and telehealthâ¯care management visits to assess and determine social and behavioral statusâ¯
Work closely with Care Team to ensure collaboration and optimal patient outcomes
Assess social determinants of health needs and develop a plan for addressing them
Identify, vet, and build relationships with local Community-Based Organizationsâ¯
Educate patients on appropriate resources, assist with referral completion, and follow up for closure outcomes
Serve as subject matter expert on social determinants for other members of the Care Teamâ¯
Complete behavioral, environmental, and social support assessments
Deliver individual, family and group education on living with chronic illnessâ¯
Engage family and social support groups in the education and care of patientsâ¯
Assess patients and refer to behavioral health specialists if diagnosis and treatment neededâ¯
Help patients to understand, accept and follow medical and lifestyle recommendationsâ¯
Review and document patient updates and progress in care management platformâ¯
Position Requirementsâ¯
This position involves telephonic visits with some car travel to patients' homesâ¯
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required in this role. The company will support your certification completion through onboarding.
Currently licensed as a LCSW or LMSW in the posted stateâ¯
Master's degree in social work and passed ASWB masters or clinical exam
Rare domestic travel may be required to Brentwood, TNâ¯
Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervisionâ¯
Ability to show empathy and quickly build relationships with patients and local CBOsâ¯
Preferredâ¯2+ years previous experience working in care management and/or with chronic illnessâ¯
Excellent verbal communication skills both in person and on the phoneâ¯
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and mobile phone and web-based applicationsâ¯
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts
Financial & Retirement Supportâ¯- Competitive compensation, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources
Time Off & Leaveâ¯- Paid holidays, flexible vacation time/PSSL, and paid parental leave
Wellness & Growth - Work life assistance resources, physical wellness perks, mental health support, employee referral program, and BenefitHub for employee discountsâ¯
About Monogram Health
Monogram Health is a leading multispecialty provider of in-home, evidence-based care for the most complex of patients who have multiple chronic conditions. Monogram health takes a comprehensive and personalized approach to a person's health, treating not only a disease, but all of the chronic conditions that are present - such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, depression, COPD, and other metabolic disorders.â¯â¯
Monogram Health employs a robust clinical team, leveraging specialists across multiple disciplines including nephrology, cardiology, endocrinology, pulmonology, behavioral health, and palliative care to diagnose and treat health issues; review and prescribe medication; provide guidance, education, and counselling on a patient's healthcare options; as well as assist with daily needs such as access to food, eating healthy, transportation, financial assistance, and more. Monogram Health is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and on holidays, to support and treat patients in their home.â¯
Monogram Health's personalized and innovative treatment model is proven to dramatically improve patient outcomes and quality of life while reducing medical costs across the health care continuum. â¯