Care Coordination Social Worker Sr.

The Care Coordination Social Worker Sr. is responsible for assessing transitional care needs, coordinating care across the continuum, and engaging with patient and family to assure care needs are met. This role serves as an expert resource for complex patient situations and as a consultant to other care team members regarding patient's psychosocial and resource needs. The position is based at Kennestone Hospital and operates on a Day shift.

What You Will Do

Assess, coordinate, and implement a timely, safe patient discharge plan to the next appropriate level of care. Provide psychosocial assessments, relay information about community-based service offerings, and offer guidance to patients/families on multi-system factors affecting psychosocial dynamics. Participate in Interdisciplinary Rounds, initiate post-acute referrals, and mentor other social workers in case reviews and difficult situations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a minimum of 2 years experience in healthcare in an acute care setting, related field, or skilled care environment. Candidates should possess strong assessment, interview, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations. The position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with physicians and care teams in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience in healthcare in the acute care setting, related field or skilled care environment or community
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• LMSW - Lic Master Social Worker GA or LCSW - Lic Clinical Social Worker GA
• LMSW in State of GA (can be waived if have LCSW in State of GA) Upon Hire Required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• Self-directed with the ability to function well under stress, handle change, and function in a fast-paced environment
• Strong assessment, interview, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge regarding local, state and federal regulations required
• Knowledge of community and state-wide resources and programs
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, members of the care team, and the patient/family