Acute Care Social Worker - Care Management (Days)

Hanker Systems, Inc.; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanker Systems, Inc. in Glendale, CA is seeking a Social Worker for Care Management to support psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and care coordination for hospitalized patients. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and the interprofessional team to ensure effective transitions.

Ideal candidates hold an MSW and have 1+ year of acute care hospital experience, with a focus on patient-centered discharge planning and resource coordination across post-acute services.

Qualifications

• MSW required.
• One or more years of acute care hospital experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of hospitalized patients and families.
• Develop individualized discharge and transition-of-care plans.
• Coordinate post-acute placements including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and home health services.
• Assist patients and families with social, emotional, financial, and community resource needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams to support patient care goals.
• Facilitate referrals to community agencies and outpatient support resources.
• Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and emotional support services.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding available resources and services.
• Assist families with end-of-life planning and hospice coordination when appropriate.
• Evaluate barriers that may impact discharge planning and patient outcomes.
• Develop and update plans of care based on patient needs and psychosocial assessments.
• Support patients experiencing complex family, social, behavioral, or adjustment issues.
• Document assessments, interventions, and discharge planning activities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Advocate for patients to ensure safe and appropriate care transitions.
• Maintain compliance with hospital, state, federal, and accreditation standards.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Hanker Systems, Inc. in Glendale, CA is seeking a Social Worker for Care Management to support psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and care coordination for hospitalized patients. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and the interprofessional team to ensure effective transitions.

Ideal candidates hold an MSW and have 1+ year of acute care hospital experience, with a focus on patient-centered discharge planning and resource coordination across post-acute services.