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Social Worker MSW

Job in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, 31441, USA
Listing for: Memorial Health
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Crisis Counselor, Medical Social Worker, Patient/Health Advocate, Clinical Social Worker
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 52000 - 72000 USD Yearly USD 52000.00 72000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for non‑clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions on inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department. The MSW performs crisis intervention, patient/family interventions, high‑risk screening, focused emotional support, and referrals for financial assistance or other identified resource needs. The MSW assists with post‑acute care placement for all discharges, primarily those with behavioral health or resource needs after discharge.

The scope of this role includes intensive care units, trauma, oncology, NICU, transplant, and ED and responding to physician and non‑discharge‑planning consults throughout the facility.

What you will do in this role
  • Collaborate with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs.
  • Identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual barriers.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes, and manage length‑of‑stay relating to fiscal responsibility.
  • Perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high‑risk patients with psychosocial needs.
  • Coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers, assisting in difficult decision‑making while honoring preferences and values.
  • Provide psychosocial support, education, counseling, advocacy, and referrals for emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
  • Offer emotional support during complex and emotionally charged issues such as end‑of‑life, terminal illness notifications, death notifications (with physician), and crisis interventions.
Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits
  • Wellness support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Paid time off, paid family leave, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
  • 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 3%–9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and other retirement resources
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and scholarship opportunities
  • Additional benefits for fertility, family building, adoption, life insurance, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

No Travel Required

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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