Care Coordination Social Worker - Discharge & Resources

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Care Coordination Social Worker to assess transitional care needs, coordinate discharge planning, and partner with patients and families to ensure safe transitions across the continuum.

You will collaborate with RN Case Managers, physicians, and care teams, perform psychosocial assessments, connect patients with community resources, and support end-of-life planning when needed, while upholding Wellstar policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work; GA licensure preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of healthcare experience in an acute care or related setting.

Responsibilities

• Disposition Planning and discharge planning coordination.
• Identify and document barriers to timely disposition.
• Assess psychosocial risk factors and resources for discharge.
• Collaborate with RN Case Managers and physicians to plan care progression.
• Provide resource information for community-based services and end-of-life planning.

Education

Bachelor's Social Work

Master's Social Work-Preferred

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Care Coordination Social Worker to assess transitional care needs, coordinate discharge planning, and partner with patients and families to ensure safe transitions across the continuum.

You will collaborate with RN Case Managers, physicians, and care teams, perform psychosocial assessments, connect patients with community resources, and support end-of-life planning when needed, while upholding Wellstar policies.