Overview:
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:
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.
Qualifications:
Education
Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited social work program Required
Master’s degree from an accredited social work program Required
Work Experience
1 year of experience in an acute or post-acute setting Required
3 years of experience in an acute or post-acute setting Required
Licenses and Certifications
LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure Preferred
Accredited Case Manager (ACM) Preferred
CCM - Certified Case Manager Preferred
None Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications
Licensed master social worker (LMSW) in state of Georgia Preferred
Business Unit : Company Name:
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital