Travel Social Work - Social Worker
Lawrenceville, GA
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Hospital Social Worker (LCSW) – Acute Care Hospital | Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments for hospitalized patients and develop individualized care and discharge plans.
• Coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and post-acute placement for patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, therapists, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Assess patients for social, emotional, financial, and environmental barriers affecting recovery and discharge.
• Provide crisis intervention, counseling, emotional support, and patient/family education.
• Coordinate referrals for rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, home health, hospice, behavioral health, and community resources.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and advocate for patient-centered care.
• Assist with advance directives, guardianship issues, and other psychosocial needs as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional practice guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with patient confidentiality, safety, and discharge planning requirements.

Required Documents / Certifications

• Active Georgia Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) License
• BLS Certification (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Acute Care Hospital Social Work experience
• Hospital-based discharge planning experience
• Experience with psychosocial assessments and care coordination
• Strong interdisciplinary communication and crisis intervention skills