Care Coordination Social Worker

CO040 Memorial Regional Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Florida seeks a licensed clinical social worker to collaborate with physicians, nurses and the care team to plan and coordinate patient discharge and post-acute care. You will assess patient and family needs, navigate insurance and community resources, and lead care conferences while ensuring compliance with policies and standards.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work and Florida LCSW; BLS certification is expected, with a focus on patient-centered care and community

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (Required).
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida preferred.
• One year of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and consults with nursing staff to regularly evaluate the patient's current and ongoing needs.
• Collaborates closely with governmental agencies (such as DCF, APS, CMS, and KePro) to ensure safe post-acute care.
• Participates in discharge planning including coordinating patient transfers to other facilities and coordination of community.
• Works with patients/families to navigate through the healthcare system (post-acute choices, insurance plans, etc.) to coordinate.
• Organizes and facilities care conferences with patients, families, representatives, and other members of the care team.
• Assesses and initiates crisis interventions and baker act if necessary.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Decision making

Relationship building

Leadership

Education

Master's in Social Work

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System in Florida seeks a licensed clinical social worker to collaborate with physicians, nurses and the care team to plan and coordinate patient discharge and post-acute care. You will assess patient and family needs, navigate insurance and community resources, and lead care conferences while ensuring compliance with policies and standards.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work and Florida LCSW; BLS certification is expected, with a focus on patient-centered care and community