Social Worker

This is a 3 month travel contract in Canton, Georgia 30115 Schedule: 3:30p-Midnight, Mon-Fri SUMMARY Collaborates with neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, families, medical staff, and community agencies. Determines appropriate care settings, hospitalization necessity, and post-discharge care needs. Provides interventions to ensure efficient and effective clinical resource management. Delivers support in adjustment to hospitalization, crisis intervention, and psychosocial assessment. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Screens cases preadmission, at admission, during hospitalization, and post-discharge per department procedures. Uses clinical judgment to select appropriate interventions that impact resource management. Consults with staff to prioritize discharge planning and gather accurate patient information. Supplies external reviewers with clinical information for reimbursement, including retroactive reviews. Interviews patients/families to assess physical/mental functioning, family/support system, and finances. Counsels patients and families on post-hospital care options. Issues Notice of Non-Coverage letters in compliance with hospital and Medicare/third-party policies. Discusses financial responsibility issues with patients, families, and medical staff as appropriate. Coordinates with healthcare and community agencies to execute discharge plans. Documents assessments, plans, and progress in patient charts; communicates updates to stakeholders. Logs case management activities on designated worksheets. Makes appropriate referrals to departments such as Risk Management, Infection Control, and Pharmacy. Responds to referrals from financial counselors, physicians, and nurses regarding financial hardships. Reports suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with hospital policy. Maintains and periodically updates resource files and community referral contacts. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Some Care Coordinators) Responds to in-house referrals and external calls; provides resources and appropriate referrals. Conducts studies to assess the appropriateness of social work services using predefined criteria. Develops or updates support, informational, and educational materials for assigned populations. Offers in-service training on case/clinical resource management. Participates in the appeals process for denials related to Care Coordinator actions. REQUIREMENTS: Masters of Social Work (MSW) OR Bachelor’s degree in related field with strong clinical background One (1) year internship experience in social work OR one year previous experience in case management, utilization review, social services or related field Ability to interact with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Three (3) years experience in case management, social services or related field. Certification as Certified Case Manager. AHA BLS. Must have Acute Care Hospital/Clinical experience. Required: LCSW Cert

Location: Canton, GA, US

Posted Date: 5/15/2025