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Position: Social Worker
Location: Cumming, GA 30041, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, Duluth, GA 30096, Atlanta, GA 30342, Canton, GA 30114
Shift schedule: Monday-Friday- Day & Night
Position Type : Contract
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Hospital Social Worker to join our team and provide support and guidance for patients who need additional support as they navigate the healthcare system.
Hospital Social Worker responsibilities include educating patients about various resources at their disposal and interviewing patients to understand their unique needs.
Ultimately, you will work directly with patients to help them obtain the resources and support they need to recover from their injuries or illnesses.
Responsibilities
- Assess each patient's unique condition, combining data from medical diagnoses and personal interviews
- Develop comprehensive plans to help patients adjust to medical diagnoses and transition from the health care system to normal life
- Provide necessary support for each patient according to health status, personal strengths and weaknesses, emotional state and additional factors
- Research local support groups and other resources to determine which ones are right for individual patients
- Evaluate services and resources provided to patients to determine effectiveness
- Follow up with patients throughout diagnosis, treatment and recovery to determine current state of mental and emotional health
- Maintain current knowledge of local resources and relevant medical research to provide best possible recommendation to patients
- Proven 2 years of work experience as a Hospital Social Worker or similar role
- LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) License is required