Piedmont Healthcare Inc.·Newnan, Georgia
Collaborates with medical teams to provide psychosocial interventions and advocacy for high-risk medical and surgical populations in an outpatient setting. Manages referrals autonomously to provide coping support and connect patients with appropriate community resources.
Collaborates with various medical providers and clinical teams to provide patient/family advocacy, assessment, and psychosocial interventions for high risk medical and surgical populations in the outpatient setting. Operates autonomously within the social work discipline to follow through and manage referrals to resolution. The Social Worker provides coping support and appropriate concrete services, strives to promote patient and family wellness, improved care outcomes, access to appropriate hospital and community resources.
Education Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Required Work Experience No experience required Required Previous oncology experience. Previous Medical experience (hospital, nursing home, home health care, or dialysis) Preferred Licenses and Certifications LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure LMSW in state of Georgia or persons who have obtained a master's degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education can practice social work under direction and supervision while preparing to take the master's social work licensing examination for a period of up to one year following the granting of such degree Upon Hire Required Business
Unit: Company Name Piedmont Newnan Hospital
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and a valid LMSW license in Georgia. Previous oncology experience is required, while other medical experience is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Georgia are often competitive because employers look for candidates with a master’s degree in a related field or an active Georgia nursing license, plus prior behavioral health experience; inpatient experience is especially valued. Benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your fit against the original posting before applying.