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Form of workJOB PURPOSE: Collaborates with medical provider and clinical team to provide patient/family advocacy,
assessment, discharge planning coordination, and psychosocial interventions for high risk populations
both inpatient and outpatient. The Social Worker strives to promote patient and family wellness, improved
care outcomes, access to appropriate hospital and community resources, and manages, supports and
develops comprehensive transitional care plans for patients with complex health care needs in Inpatient,
and Outpatient environments
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Master's degree in Social Work (LMSW)
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Two years of medical experience (hospital, nursing home, home health care, or dialysis)
Knowledge of Social Work processes with skills in counseling, case work, group work and
community services.
Working knowledge of community resources and financial assistance programs.
MINIMUM LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
LMSW or LCSW in the State of Georgia
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous transplant experience or experience working with patients with end-stage organ disease
