Social Work PRN (Daytime)

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Work Shift

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8 : 00 AM

Shift End Time

4 : 30 AM

Worker Sub-Type

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Job Description

Ensures that high-quality, comprehensive social work services are provided which support healthcare and coordinate the psychosocial needs of patients and families.

Experience

Three years of experience in postgraduate social work

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a medical setting and / or with children and families

Education

Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school

Certification Summary

• Georgia or other state Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Must be eligible for and obtain Georgia LCSW within 90 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
• Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of age-appropriate treatment and practice
• Organizational and analytical skills

Job Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify strengths and potential barriers across the continuum of care as relates to patient health and wellbeing.
• Assists patients and families in coping with illness, trauma, hospitalization, and end of life based on principles of growth and development, family systems, and cultural considerations.
• Assists families and healthcare team in making plans for discharge and ongoing medical care and treatment related to psychosocial needs.
• Assists families in accessing resources to achieve and / or maintain stabilization and self-sufficiency.
• Assesses patients and families for safety, abuse, and neglect concerns.
• Serves as the mandated reporter for hospital campuses or assigned service area to Child Protective Services and Adult Protective Services.
• Provides information and acts as liaison for child protection, custody, supervision, visitation, and other safety needs on behalf of the family, interdisciplinary team, and community organizations.
• Documents and maintains updated patient information pertaining to services provided.
• Supports department goals by providing supervision to Master of Social Work students, assuming special projects and / or program planning assignments and participating in department / system committees.

Primary Location Address

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

Social / Emotional / Spiritual Support