Social Worker, Licensed Position Available In Clarke, Georgia

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift Description:

The Social worker will work in collaboration with case managers and other healthcare professionals to enhance cost effective use of resources by identifying and initiating complex discharge planning to accomplish the timely transition of patients to post-hospital settings. The social worker must have in-depth knowledge of system and community resources and referral agencies. They are responsible for communicating with external agencies to provide referral information for a smooth transition form hospital to the post-hospital setting. This includes communicating with other health care agencies and payer sources. The social worker will also provide assistance to patients, families and others with a wide variety of needs to include, but not limited to, discharge planning, financial concerns and/or emotional problems related to the current acute illness. Provides supportive counseling to patients regarding adjustments to illness as well as other psychosocial needs as indicated.

Position Requirements:

A Certification/Registration:

Current MSW degree required. B.

Education:

Must be a graduate of a Master of Social Worker Program.

C:

Experience:

Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in social work, including a minimum of 2 years in hospital discharge planning D.

Special Qualifications:

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.