Work Shift:
Day - 8 Hour (United States of America)8:00am - 4:30pm (40 Weekly Hours) / Weekends as Needed
The Social Worker is responsible for completing bio psychological assessments of patients and development of patient care plans for post discharge services. Additional discharge planning activities include but are not limited to referrals to home health DME dialysis short-term rehabilitation and nursing home placements. Also services as a resource for staff patients and families with regard to community agencies. Manages adoptions and assists with special programs and education.
Education & Training:
Masters Degree in Social Work.
Experience:
Two (2) years experience in hospital or community social work. Case Management experience.
Required Certification/Registration/Licensure:
None.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of medical and social work terminology. Utilizes a variety of standard office equipment to include computers printer fax machine CRT system etc.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
FTE:
1
Expanded Work Shift:
8:00a - 4:30p
On Call:
Call typically not required