Social Worker at American Addiction Centers

Rome, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

39.85

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment, Intervention, Treatment, Discharge Planning, Patient Counseling, Documentation, Referrals, Resource Information, Advanced Directives, Transportation Assistance, Statistical Reporting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Department: 34601 Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center - Nursing: Admission Discharge Transition Unit Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday - Friday 8AM until 5PM Pay Range $26.55 - $39.85 Job Description- Social Worker- 813B The Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, intervention and/or treatment and discharge planning to patients and families to assist them in coping with their hospitalization, illness, diagnosis and/or life situation. He/she meets the continuing needs of patients post hospitalization. Essential Duties include: Carries out discharge planning for patients aging from neonate through geriatric. Assesses assigned patients to determine discharge planning needs. Discusses needs with patient/family and formulates discharge plan. Implements discharge plan. Follows up with patients/families on effectiveness of plan. Maintains appropriate and timely documentation in patient medical records. Documents in patient records every other day of progress of plan. Signs interdisciplinary discharge planning form. Provides social services throughout the Medical Center. Provides patient/family counseling. Arranges for patient home medications if needed. Makes referrals to local, state and federal agencies. Makes referrals to DFCS Adult or Child Protective Services. Provides patients/families with resource information. Makes Reach to Recovery referrals. Provides information on Advanced Directives. Sees patients in ECC or Outpatient Center and assists as needed. Assists patients in obtaining transportation to medical appointments. Follows patients admitted from nursing home. Provides statistical reports as needed. EDUCATION REQUIRED Graduate of BSW accredited program or Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Human Services from and accredited institute EDUCATION PREFERRED Master's in Social Work LICENSURES OR CERTIFICATIONSREQUIRED None LICENSURES OR CERTIFICATIONSPREFERRED CPR certification EXPERIENCE REQUIRED At least two years in human services or related field Knowledge of community agencies and resources EXPERIENCE PREFERRED None Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care

Responsibilities

The Social Worker is responsible for providing psychosocial assessments, intervention, treatment, and discharge planning to patients and families coping with hospitalization or illness. Essential duties include carrying out comprehensive discharge planning for all age groups, implementing plans, following up on effectiveness, and maintaining timely documentation in patient medical records.