About Job
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
The Social worker will work in collaboration with case managers and other healthcare professionals to enhance cost effective use of resources by identifying and initiating complex discharge planning to accomplish the timely transition of patients to post-hospital settings. The social worker must have in-depth knowledge of system and community resources and referral agencies. They are responsible for communicating with external agencies to provide referral information for a smooth transition form hospital to the post-hospital setting. This includes communicating with other health care agencies and payer sources. The social worker will also provide assistance to patients, families and others with a wide variety of needs to include, but not limited to, discharge planning, financial concerns and/or emotional problems related to the current acute illness. Provides supportive counseling to patients regarding adjustments to illness as well as other psychosocial needs as indicated.
Position Requirements
A Certification/Registration: Current MSW degree required.
B. Education: Must be a graduate of a Master of Social Worker Program.
C: Experience: Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in social work, including a minimum of 2 years in hospital discharge planning
D. Special Qualifications: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
00593130
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
The Social worker will work in collaboration with case managers and other healthcare professionals to enhance cost effective use of resources by identifying and initiating complex discharge planning to accomplish the timely transition of patients to post-hospital settings. The social worker must have in-depth knowledge of system and community resources and referral agencies. They are responsible for communicating with external agencies to provide referral information for a smooth transition form hospital to the post-hospital setting. This includes communicating with other health care agencies and payer sources. The social worker will also provide assistance to patients, families and others with a wide variety of needs to include, but not limited to, discharge planning, financial concerns and/or emotional problems related to the current acute illness. Provides supportive counseling to patients regarding adjustments to illness as well as other psychosocial needs as indicated.
Position Requirements
A Certification/Registration: Current MSW degree required.
B. Education: Must be a graduate of a Master of Social Worker Program.
C: Experience: Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in social work, including a minimum of 2 years in hospital discharge planning
D. Special Qualifications: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
00593130
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