Home Health Social Worker MSW, PRN

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Provides professional medical social work services ordered by a physician to patients from older adolescent through geriatric age that are necessary to resolve social or emotional problems expected to be an impediment to the effective treatment of the patient's medical condition or to his or her rate of recovery; may also provide medical social work services to the patient's family member or caregiver on a short‑term basis when that service is necessary to resolve a clear and direct impediment to the effective treatment of the patient.

Conducts medical social work evaluations and works with the patient, family, representatives (if any) and caregivers to develop a plan to secure safe and effective living arrangements that meet the medical and social needs of the patient, support activities of daily living and avoid life crises.

Practices in compliance with professional knowledge and standards of clinical practice and in accordance with policies and procedures of the agency, laws and regulations of Medicare, Medicaid and other third‑party payers.

Demonstrates professional growth and accountability. Reports to and is supported by the Piedmont Home Health Clinical Manager.

• Minimum
  
  Education Required:
  
  Master’s degree from an accredited social work program.
• Minimum Experience: One year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Licensure/Certification Required By Law: Current GA medical social work license, current CPR certification, and current valid GA driver’s license.
• Additional
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience in an acute care setting and knowledge of community resources.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Hospitals and Health Care

Athens, GA

$63,000.00 - $84,500.00