Travel Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Canton, GA
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Days

Social Worker – Care Coordinator

Location: 450 Northside Cherokee Boulevard, Canton, GA 30115
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: 3x12 Hour Shifts (36 hours/week) – Days, 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM (varies)

Important Note: No local candidates within 50 miles.

Job Summary

The Care Coordinator Social Worker collaborates with patients (neonate through geriatric), families, medical staff, and community agencies to assess hospitalization needs, determine appropriate levels of care, and coordinate post-hospital services.

This role provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and discharge planning support to ensure smooth care transitions and effective clinical resource management.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience within the specialty
• Acute Care Hospital experience required
• Education: Master of Social Work (MSW) or Bachelor's in a related field with strong clinical background
• Licensure/Certification:
  • LCSW Certification required
  • BLS Certification required
• Preferred: Certified Case Manager (CCM)

Key Responsibilities

Care Coordination & Case Management

• Screen cases pre-admission, admission, concurrent, and post-discharge per department policies
• Evaluate appropriateness of hospitalization and level of care
• Collaborate with clinical teams to prioritize discharge planning needs
• Coordinate post-hospital care plans with healthcare providers and community resources

Patient & Family Support

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention for patients and families
• Educate patients and families on post-hospital care options
• Provide emotional support and care transition guidance

Documentation & Compliance

• Document assessments, care plans, and progress in the medical record
• Provide clinical documentation for reimbursement and external reviews
• Issue Notice of Non-Coverage letters when required
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and payer guidelines

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work with physicians, nursing staff, financial counselors, and internal departments
• Refer cases to departments such as:
  • Risk Management
  • Infection Control
  • Pharmacy
• Respond to internal and external referrals

Resource Coordination

• Maintain updated community resource and referral networks
• Connect patients with social services, financial assistance, and community programs

Additional Duties

• Participate in utilization review
• Assist with appeals related to care coordination denials
• Provide education and in-service training to hospital staff
• Perform other duties assigned by leadership

Patient Population Served

The role requires competency in serving multiple patient populations:

• Neonate
• Child
• Adolescent
• Adult
• Geriatric

Skills & Competencies

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of care coordination, social services, and healthcare systems
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Language & Communication

• Ability to present information clearly
• Ability to interpret technical documents and regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Mathematical Skills

• Basic mathematical proficiency

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to interpret written and verbal instructions
• Ability to solve practical problems in complex environments

Service Excellence Expectations

• Provide clear information and education to patients and families
• Respond promptly to patient and staff needs
• Demonstrate professionalism, respect, and empathy
• Deliver emotional support and effective problem-solving

Supervision

Reports To: Director/Manager, Care Coordination / Social Services
Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working Conditions

Work may involve exposure to:

• Infectious diseases
• Hazardous materials
• Needlesticks
• Blood and body fluids

Hepatitis B vaccination is available to employees.

Physical Requirements

Activity

Frequency

Close visual work

Frequent

Sedentary work

Constant

Light work

Constant

Moderate lifting (15–50 lbs)

Occasional

Heavy lifting (31–100 lbs)

Occasional

Very heavy lifting (>100 lbs)

Occasional

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