Social Worker – Part-Time Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: Part-Time Social Worker position at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, TN. Responsibilities include assisting patients with psychosocial needs, determining eligibility for social programs, providing counseling, and coordinating discharge plans. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Social Work, with preference for hospital social work experience. Collaborate with RN Case Manager to support patients and caregivers.
Job Description
Social Worker
- Part-Time Erlanger Health System
- 3.
4
Chattanooga, TN Job Details Part-time Estimated:
$14.5K
- $16.2K a year 3 hours ago Qualifications Master of Social Work Managed care Social work Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Social Work Full Job Description Social Worker
- Part-Time ( 43555 )
- Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN Social Worker
- Part-Time Regular
- Non-exempt
- Part-time
- Standard Hours 19.
5
Description Job Summary:
Assist patients who have complex psychosocial needs, and requiring assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources as well as qualification for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. Offer short-term counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs, coordinate and facilitate the development of a safe discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations.
Education:
Required:
Graduate from an accredited Social Work Program with Bachelors in Social Work.
Preferred:
MSW Experience:
Required:
Clinical rotation experience can be taken into consideration in lieu of experience if it is applicable to the job being applied for.
Preferred:
Experience in hospital social work. Knowledge of managed care practices, community resources, regulatory and insurance reimbursement issues preferred. Position Requirement(s):
License/Certification/Registration N/A Department Position Summary:
The Case Manager Social Worker works in conjunction with the RN Case Manager to manage socially complex patients identified by initial assessment and referral. The Social Worker identifies the optimal resources available to meet the ongoing needs of the patients and their care givers along the care continuum. The social worker is required to initiate this plan on admission.
