SOCIAL WORKER (MA/MSW)

UHS•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Peachford Hospital is a 246-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Dunwoody. We provide inpatient care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, in addition to partial hospitalization and other outpatient programs. Peachford has been providing compassionate care since 1973. Nearly 10,000 patients receive seek treatment here every year. We are searching for a full time day shift Master’s prepared Case Manager/Social Worker/MSW. Social Services Case Managers are part of an interdisciplinary treatment team charged with providing quality therapeutic and case management services to our patients from admissions to discharge. Case Managers are empowered to assess their patient’s needs using their own personal style, while delivering superior quality care. If you like a challenge and the satisfaction of working with other professionals to get patients the help they need, Peachford is the right place for you.

Requirements

A license eligible master’s degree in a related clinical area is required
The desire to help our patient’s improve their lives.
A positive attitude and outlook will make you successful in this role.

Nice To Haves

Previous inpatient/outpatient hospital experience is preferred.
Licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducting psychosocial assessments to document patient history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus.
Providing individual, group and family solutions-focused interventions.
Facilitating process and didactic groups.
Developing an individualized discharge plan utilizing information obtained from the patient, treatment team and family to determine patient needs.
Identifying family or community resources such as group homes, halfway houses or treatment providers.