Job Summary:

Responsible for coordinating the discharge plan of care for all patients during their hospital admission. Coordinates the discharge plan starting on admission and through discharge follow-up. Provides biopsychosocial assessments and provides updates that address the patient’s evolving discharge care needs to timely move them to the appropriate next level of care. Establishes a plan of care that provides maximum benefit to patients and their families in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team in Care Coordination Rounds (CCRs) seven days a week.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

A minimum of two years experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Casework in medical social work is preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

Master's degree in Social Work is required.

SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:

Interpersonal skills necessary to obtain information from patients, to provide counseling to patients...