Social Worker I, School of Medicine - Emergency Medicine

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Description

This person will work on a multisite NIH-funded clinical trial following the University of Maryland NAVSTAR model to provide intensive patient navigation for individuals admitted to the hospital for infectious complications of injection opioid use.

They will work closely with medical providers, clinic staff, peer recovery coaches, and community contacts. They will also coordinate regularly with the lead study site.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides emotional support and psychosocial counseling to patients.
• Assists in a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
• May identify discharge needs and arrange for comprehensive services for patients following discharge from the hospital.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelors degree in social work, psychology or a related field.
• Two years of social work / social services experience.
• Positions within this classification may require licensure as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) or licensed social worker.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Masters of Social Work Degree
• Current GA state LCSW Certification
• Current or prior certification as a CPS-AD
• Clinical research experience, proficiency with REDCap and MS Office Suite
• CITI HSP and GCP Certifications
• Experience working with people who use drugs

NOTE : Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion.

Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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