CM Social Worker MSW, Weekend Only

About the role

This position 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. Works to promote quality of care and effective transitions planning through collaboration with all service team members, physicians, patients, external agencies and families.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family wellness and improved care outcomes
• Facilitate access to appropriate hospital and community resources
• Manage, support, and develop comprehensive transitional care plans for patients with complex and psychosocial needs in Inpatient and Emergency Department (ED) environments
• Promote quality of care and effective transitions planning through collaboration with all service team members, physicians, patients, external agencies and families

Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited social work program (Required)

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience in an acute or post-acute setting (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Masters Social Work (LMSW) - Preferred
• Accredited Case Manager (ACM) - Preferred
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) - Preferred

Business Unit: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital