Inpatient Palliative Care Social Worker

We are seeking a palliative care social worker who will practice professional social work with responsibility for providing, supporting or coordinating palliative care to patients with an advanced illness and their families. This position will support and coordinate the comprehensive and effective delivery of palliative care services according to scope and assigned tasks, within various settings.

The ideal candidate will have current LMSW or LCSW licensure in the state of Georgia, at least two years of post-graduate experience in a healthcare setting in oncology or behavioral health and strong interpersonal skills that are needed to work with patients and families, community partners, providers and other medical office and hospital staff.

Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 8:30a-5p (8-hour shifts) - 36 hours get paid for 40. Work location will be Emory Decatur Hospital. OR - weekdays with 1-2 weekends per month.

Additional job experience requirements are listed below.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Knowledge of community resources required
• Working knowledge of all federal, state, local and regulatory requirements, including Medicare/CMS

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience caring for the chronically and terminally ill adults and their families, including children
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred, including effective collaborative team practice

The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) is one of Georgia's largest independent, physician-owned, multi-specialty medical groups. More than 600 physicians and 200 associate practitioners work together in a unique integrated care model to provide high-quality care to over 300,000 Kaiser Permanente members. Care is delivered at 26 medical offices featuring state-of-the-art equipment, labs, imaging services, and pharmacies. We also provide surgical services and around the clock care at some of the area's top hospitals.

TSPMG offers a competitive salary, a generous retirement package, paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, long and short-term disability, relocation allowance, and more. We also offer numerous clinical and non-clinical learning opportunities and physician leadership development.

Atlanta, our home for more than 30 years, is a thriving metropolis that blends southern charm with modern art, music and culture. Learn more about our beautiful southern city at http://www.atlanta.com/.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We maintain a drug and nicotine free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.