Social Work / Case Manager

at  Emory Healthcare

Description:
We’re seeking a dedicated for either a MSW / LMSW/ LCSW Social Worker / Case Manager to continue the growth of our Social Work Case Management team at Emory Hillandale Hospital. As part of our team you will be responsible for coordinating clinically complex patient care needs across the health care continuum.
Our Social Worker will assess patients for transition needs including facilitating high quality clinical and cost outcomes; negotiating, procuring and coordinating services and resources needed by the patients in a timely and effective manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters in Social Work from an accredited Institution.
• At least 1 year experience preferred, experience in an Acute Care setting preferred.
• Positions in this classification require MSW license or license eligibility in the State of Georgia.
• Knowledge of software applications. ACM, CCM preferred.
• For Behavioral Health job locations, Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or related field from an accredited institution will be accepted in lieu of Master’s degree in Social Work and license eligibility for LAPC/LPC in the state of Georgia will be accepted in lieu of license eligibility for LMSW to meet the minimum job requirement.
  JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
  Additional Details:
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
  ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

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