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Amergis Addiction Recovery LMSWs Needed! Covington, GA in Covington, Georgia
Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking aSocial Worker. The Licensed Social Worker, whopossesses a LMSW, who in collaborationwith the multi-disciplinary team, has input in the development of the plan ofcare for those patients requiring social work intervention - MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN ADDICTION TREATMENT AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE GROUP WORK. Provides medically necessaryintervention to patients who have social or emotional problems which are or areexpected to be an impediment to the effective treatment of the patient'smedical condition and/or rate of recovery. Additionally, provides theseservices in accordance with physician's orders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides medically necessary socialwork intervention in accordance with physician's orders.
Assesses patient's psycho-social needs,plans for, evaluates and modifies interventions to meet the established patient goals.
Collaborates with all disciplines toplan and evaluate team goals for each patient.
Facilitates patient referrals tocommunity agencies when appropriate.
Provides financial counseling whennecessary to achieve the treatment goals established by the multidisciplinary.
Assists patient/family/caregivers inplanning for present and future psycho-social needs as related to the patient's current status and prognosisincluding terminal illness.
Adheres to all Amergis policies andprocedures while providing services to patients.
Adheres to all Amergis expectations withregards to preparation and submission of required paperwork.
Observes and reports patient progressand/or changes in patient status to physician and appropriate multi-disciplinary team members.
May be asked to participate inMulti-disciplinary Patient Care Conference, PI Committees, Professional Advisory Board and Amergis in-servicesprograms.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Baccalaureate degree in Social Work (BSW) or Masters Degree from aschool of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education preferred
Minimum of one (1) year of social work experience in a health careenvironment in the last two years preferred
MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN ADDICTION TREATMENT AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE GROUP WORK
Current health certificate(as applicable by state regulation and/orclient requirement)
Current PPD/TB or chest x-ray (as applicable by state regulation and/orclient requirement)
Current BLS/CPR certification (Telephonic MSW only as applicable perstate regulation and/or client requirement)
Computer proficiency required
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and fromappropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strongcommunication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.