Social Worker I - School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine

Emory • Atlanta, GA

5d

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides emotional support and psychosocial counseling to patients. Assists in a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. May identify discharge needs and arrange for comprehensive services for patients following discharge from the hospital. Performs related responsibilities as required. ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS: This position is scheduled at .85 FTE (34 hours per week).

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in social work, psychology or a related field.
• Two years of social work/social services experience.
• Positions within this classification may require licensure as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) or licensed social worker.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field required; Master’s degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in care navigation, case management, or public health.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and STI prevention, treatment, and care services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.
• Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR) and data reporting systems.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity in patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provides emotional support and psychosocial counseling to patients.
• Assists in a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
• May identify discharge needs and arrange for comprehensive services for patients following discharge from the hospital.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees