Social Worker Jobs

Social Worker, Nights 7a-3:30p, 8.5H with paid break. Must be willing to work and float to Turner guilford knight corrections center, Metro west dept of corrections, and Pre trial detention center

Master's degree in Social Work is required.

Must have 3 to 5 years of related experience.

Must have American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and

maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Clinical Social Worker, MSW is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of special

research studies related to the provisions of social services, counseling, leadership and policy

development while working with adult and pediatric patients. The functions both within the hospital

setting and in the satellite clinics.

Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff to design and implement appropriate treatment

plans, including discharge plans. Provides professional counseling and therapeutic intervention to

patients and/or families utilizing age specific treatment modalities. Collaborates with community

agencies which provide services for patients and their families. Leads or co-leads patients groups as

needed. Submits statistical reports as required. Participates in orientation and training of social

work and interdisciplinary staff. Participates on research projects as required for program planning

and evaluation. Maintains current knowledge of social work practice including specific knowledge

of age related bio-psychosocial issues. Participates in Committees as assigned. Supervises students.

Provides coverage as assigned. Participates in hospital, departmental and unit meetings. Performs

other related duties as required. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values

(Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and

stressful situations with professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate

technology and software applications.

Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50

pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices.

Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of

computers. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be

provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations

Committee (RAC).

Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high

pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population

including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the

public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures.

Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal

preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also

be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and

other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to

infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people

with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision

requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in

collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).