Acute Care Social Worker: Discharge & Care Coordination

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis, MN seeks an Acute Care Social Worker to join Fairview University Hospital on a 0.6 FTE, benefit-eligible basis. You will support patients and families during hospitalization, coordinating discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.

The role involves psychosocial assessments, crisis response, addressing social determinants of health, and on-site collaboration with providers, nurses, dietitians, chaplains, and pharmacists to reduce readmissions.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work is required.
• 1 year experience in a healthcare or related setting is required.
• LGSW or LISW licensure in Minnesota upon hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Attends daily interdisciplinary care team rounds and collaborates with the team.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments with patients and surrogate decision makers.
• Coordinates discharge planning and navigates social determinants of health.
• Responds to crises, provides emotional support, and helps with family communication.
• Documents interactions thoroughly following department standards.

Education

Master of Social Work

LGSW Minnesota Upon Hire

LISW Advanced Generalist Minnesota Upon Hire

Job description

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis, MN seeks an Acute Care Social Worker to join Fairview University Hospital on a 0.6 FTE, benefit-eligible basis. You will support patients and families during hospitalization, coordinating discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.

The role involves psychosocial assessments, crisis response, addressing social determinants of health, and on-site collaboration with providers, nurses, dietitians, chaplains, and pharmacists to reduce readmissions.