Social Worker I - School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine

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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides emotional support and psychosocial counseling to patients.
• Assists in a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
• May identify discharge needs and arrange for comprehensive services for patients following discharge from the hospital.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in social work, psychology or a related field.
• Two years of social work/social services experience.
• Positions within this classification may require licensure as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) or licensed social worker.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field required; Master’s degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in care navigation, case management, or public health.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and STI prevention, treatment, and care services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.
•  Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR) and data reporting systems.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity in patient interactions.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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