Social Worker
Augusta Health Careers•Fishersville, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
The community social worker along with the community case managers identifies patient’s and family’s psychosocial and environmental needs related to health care. The community social worker connects patients and their families to the appropriate community resources to successfully maintain or improve their desired level of care. The community social worker will meet with patients and families in their homes to assist with problem solving, application paperwork and determining needed resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Human Services field or equivalent work experience.
- At least two years’ social work experience.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse population.
- Strong organizational skills and able to work independently.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.
- Understands when to ask for assistance from Community Case Manager or Director of Case Management.
- Knowledge of long-term care resources and qualifying requirements; Medicare, Medicaid, third party payors; financial, transportation, pharmaceutical assistance and other community and health systems resources for assisting with patient needs.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Human Services field
- Certification in Case Management
- One-year acute care experience
Responsibilities
- Identifies patient’s and family’s psychosocial and environmental needs related to health care.
- Connects patients and their families to the appropriate community resources to successfully maintain or improve their desired level of care.
- Meets with patients and families in their homes to assist with problem solving, application paperwork and determining needed resources.
Benefits
- Healthcare Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement savings helping you to plan for your future
- Free onsite parking
- 24/7 armed security to ensure your safety
- Tuition reimbursement
- Onsite child care
- Augusta Health Fitness Reimbursement Program
- Onsite credit union
- Employee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
