Social Worker

Chapters Health•Marietta, GA

48d•$66,064 - $99,097

About The Position

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success! LCSW sign on bonus available benefits from day 1 Gwinnett, Cobb, Cherokee, Fulton Role: The Social Worker (SW) provides and coordinates a wide range of social services including psychosocial support to patients and their families.

Requirements

Master ’ s d egree in Social Work (CSWE accredited)
Employees working in Florida require current Florida LCSW
Employees working in Georgia require current Georgia LCSW
E xperience in palliative care, hospice or other health care setting
Familiarity with and working knowledge of the concepts and practices of death and dying with children and adults
Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload
Able to remain calm, professional , trouble shoot and intervene with patient/family crisis situations
Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per C ompany policy
Ability to travel to off-site locations
Ability to physically access any home, hospital, nursing home, and ALF ( i.e. , navigate stairs, narrow stairs, narrow spaces, lack of air conditioning, etc. )
Ability to work in a team environment and intervene appropriately
Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.
Represent C ompany professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients .
Must demonstrate high ethical standards in areas of the company’s mission, confid entiality, sensitivity, and flexibility .
Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse .
Comply with company policies, procedures and standard practices .
Observe company 's health, safety and security practices.
Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within company .
Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
Promote company through participation in community and professional organizations.
Participate proactively in improving performance at the micro and macro levels.
Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
Advance electronic media skills.
Support company research and educational activities.
Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Collaborate s with Social Services leadership about social services issues to ensure compliance with Standards and Regulations (i.e., ACHA, NASW, J oint Commission , NHPCO , etc.).
Perform s psychosocial assessments and make s appropriate referrals.
Assess es the psychosocial aspects of care for patients and their families as well as bereaved children, adults, and families in accordance with the Organization’s policy.
U tilize s advanced practice social work skills to engage p atients and families who are in crisis, exhibiting problems with coping , and/or who are at high risk for complicated psychosocial reactions.
Provide s or make s referrals for appropriate patient/family counseling and initiation of case management interventions necessary for resolving issues and maintaining P lan of C are.
Empower s patients/families to negotiate with resource providers and make decisions on their own behalf.
Provide s appropriate anticipatory grief and bereavement counseling and initiate s interventions necessary for resolving problem issues and maintaining P lan of C are.
Maintain s assessment and intervention documentation in a manner reflecting timeliness, completeness, accuracy, legibility , clarity of goal and appropriateness of intervention.
E valuate s bereavement needs, i ncluding making condolence calls, evaluating risk and coordinating the Plan of Care .
W ork s with employee s to coordinate the provision of concrete services, to direct patient visits and attend interdisciplinary care meetings .
Perform s other duties as assigned.