Travel Social Work - LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
Canton, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your career as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with our care coordination team in Canton, GA (zip code 30114). This travel contract social worker job offers the opportunity to support patients of all ages—from neonates to geriatrics—at a top healthcare facility in North Georgia. Canton is known for its welcoming community, scenic parks, and proximity to Atlanta, making it a prime location for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding clinical support roles.

Social Worker Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel Contract (Healthcare Jobs)
• Location: On-site in Canton, Georgia (30114) – Georgia social work jobs
• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• End Date: February 28, 2026
• Contract Duration: 8 weeks
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Shift Duration: 12 Hour Days
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,338 - $1,487

Social Worker Qualifications

• Master's of Social Work (MSW) or Bachelor's degree in a related field with clinical experience
• Active LMSW license (Licensed Master Social Worker)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in social work, case management, utilization review, or related healthcare field (internship experience accepted)
• Strong communication skills for interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff
• Certification as a Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred
• Three years of experience in case management or social services preferred

Social Worker Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients; assess post-hospital needs
• Provide crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, and adjustment support during hospitalization
• Screen cases for preadmission, admission, concurrent, and post-discharge per healthcare policies
• Collaborate with staff to identify discharge planning priorities and investigate post-hospital care options
• Conduct interviews with patients and families to assess physical/mental health, family dynamics, support systems, and financial status
• Issue Notice of Non-coverage letters and discuss financial responsibility as needed
• Coordinate with healthcare and community agencies to implement discharge plans
• Document assessments, progress, and discharge plans in patient charts; communicate updates to all parties
• Refer to Risk Management, Infection Control, Pharmacy, and other clinical support areas as needed
• Assist families with financial difficulties and connect them to appropriate resources
• Report suspected abuse or neglect according to hospital policy
• Maintain updated resource files and ongoing communication with referral agencies
• Respond to internal and external referrals, providing resource information
• Participate in studies to evaluate social work services and develop support materials
• Provide in-service education for hospital staff on case management and clinical resource management
• Assist in appealing denials attributed to Care Coordinator
• Practice safety techniques and report unsafe conditions promptly
• Perform other duties as assigned

Join our healthcare team in Canton, Georgia and make a difference in patient care coordination. Apply now for this LMSW travel contract and advance your social work career!

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