Social Worker / LMSW at Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

42.39

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient discharge planning, Case management, Psychosocial counseling, Treatment planning, Patient education, Acute care, Post-acute care, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Software applications, LMSW licensure

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs...and more! Description JOB DESCRIPTION: Independently assess, coordinates and implements a timely, safe patient discharge plan to the appropriate level of care. Participates in interdisciplinary approach to patient care management. Works with complex patient populations who have high acuity chronic illnesses. Develops treatment plans, provides patient and family education and serves as a professional resource. Provides emotional support and psychosocial counseling to patients. Performs other duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: : Masters in Social Work from an accredited Institution. At least 2 years of relevant social work experience preferred. Experience in an Acute Care setting or post-acute care setting desired but not required. Positions in this classification require LMSW license in the state of Georgia. Must have working knowledge of software applications. ACM, CCM preferred. 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. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently assess, coordinate, and implement safe patient discharge plans while participating in an interdisciplinary approach to care. Provide emotional support, psychosocial counseling, and develop treatment plans for patients with complex chronic illnesses.