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Job Title:
Social Worker / 1575
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Location:
Atlanta - 30349, GA 30349 |
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Job Status:
Full Time, Employee |
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Job Category:
Medical/Health |
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Career Level:
Experienced (Non-Manager) |
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Reference Code:
1575 |
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Visit us on the web
http://apshealthcare.com/
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| APS was founded as a behavioral healthcare company and has evolved into a specialty healthcare company that offers customized, integrated healthcare solutions across two major product lines: care management and behavioral healthcare services. The company has capitalized on its experience in behavior change to create physical and mental healthcare programs that are industry renowned. The use of an integrated approach to healthcare for the mind and body has allowed APS to be more effective in improving the quality and effectiveness of care.
Today, APS is a pioneer in providing health and disease management services while retaining its position as one of the leading behavioral healthcare organizations in the United States. In fact, APS is the only specialty healthcare company with extensive experience in health management, behavioral healthcare, employee assistance programs (EAP), informatics and quality review/oversight programs.
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Social Worker / 1575
Position Description:
Social Workers are responsible for identifying and providing resources and social supports to members.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Responsible for providing support for Nurses in identifying resources for members involved in the disease management program;
• Responsible for communicating with community providers in order to access social resources that will improve members’ quality of life including job supports, financial supports, transportation and living supports such as food and clothing;
• Performing one on one outreach to members in consultation with their assigned nurse to provide additional information about available services and supports;
• Will assist nurses in identifying other areas of the member’s life that may require support and/or behavioral change; and
• Will make referrals for members, as applicable.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in clinical discipline, required. Preference for Master’s Degree and licensure.
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in acute care and/or outpatient clinical settings, including experience in coordinating care for consumers with intensive medical or behavioral health needs;
• Background and experience in health care targeted by the GAMMP program as well as community systems and resources, case management;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Customer service focus; and
• Ability to resolve problems in a non-threatening manner.
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