Social Worker

Social Worker Landmark Hospital of Athens has an exciting opportunity for Social Worker to join our dedicated and professional team. Landmark Hospitals are committed to providing the highest level of customer service and quality of care to those we serve. Summary: The Social Worker will work in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team to enhance the cost-effective utilization of resources by identifying and initiating complex discharge planning to accomplish the timely transition of patients to post-hospital settings. Responsibilities: Provides assistance to patients, families, and others with a wide variety of needs to include, but not limited to, discharge planning, financial concerns, and emotional support as related to the current acute illness. Provides supportive counseling to patients regarding adjustments to illness as well as other biopsychosocial needs as indicated. Communicates with external agencies to provide referral information for a smooth transition from hospital or the post-hospital setting. The ideal candidate must be highly detailed and goal-oriented, with superior analytic, critical-thinking and time-management skills. They must have a positive and empathetic personality with the ability to work effectively with others as part of a multidisciplinary team in a complex care environment. It is also vital that they have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and consistently display a professional attitude. Requirements: Master’s degree in Social Work Active and unrestricted Georgia LMSW or LCSW Minimum of 2 years hospital experience Must have in depth knowledge of system and community resources and referral agencies Ability to communicate effectively with other healthcare agencies and practitioners Team, detail and goal oriented Positive, professional and empathetic demeanor About us: Landmark Hospitals is a privately owned hospital system with locations in Georgia, Missouri and Florida. Landmark Hospitals are licensed as acute care hospitals and certified as long-term acute care hospitals in order to specialize in providing transitional care for medically complex patients. Each of our hospitals is recognized as the regional Transitional Care Hospital of choice in their respective markets. What makes Landmark Hospitals especially unique is that the company is owned by a surgeon, so the focus on people, quality, safety, and clinical outcomes resonates throughout the company. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We perform pre-employment background verification checks.