BSW Social Worker: Discharge & Care Coordination

Corpus Christi Medical Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine

Wellbeing support and counseling

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Social Worker (BSW) to promote patient-centered care by assessing psychosocial needs and coordinating post-acute services.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the BSW will guide discharge planning, collaborate with care providers, and educate patients and families about community resources. A Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work and appropriate licensure are required.

Qualifications

• LMSW/RCSW-I licensure or LBSW licensure required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RN case managers, nurses, physicians, insurers and staff to identify and address patient needs.
• Identify and address barriers to discharge (financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, spiritual).
• Assess high-risk patients and develop discharge plans.
• Coordinate with RN case manager to ensure discharge plans align with patient care plan and adjust as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and proactive discharge planning.
• Educate patients and caregivers about community resources and post-acute care criteria, benefits and coverage.
• Coordinate meetings with care team and patients/families to support informed decisions.

Skills

MSW/LBSW licensure

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Social Work

Job description

Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Social Worker (BSW) to promote patient-centered care by assessing psychosocial needs and coordinating post-acute services.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the BSW will guide discharge planning, collaborate with care providers, and educate patients and families about community resources. A Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work and appropriate licensure are required.