Care Coordinator & Discharge Planner - Social Work

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a dedicated Care Coordinator to work with neonate through geriatric patients, families, and healthcare teams to determine the appropriate setting of care and hospitalization needs. The role focuses on interventions to assure efficient resource management and smooth transitions out of inpatient care.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, utilization review, crisis intervention, and comprehensive psychosocial assessments.

Qualifications

• Requires MSW or bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for patients across lifespan to determine appropriate setting of care and hospitalization needs.
• Participate in discharge planning and utilization review to ensure efficient clinical resource management.
• Provide psychosocial assessment and crisis intervention as part of inpatient care.

Education

MSW or Bachelor’s degree in health-related field

Job description

Northside Hospital is seeking a dedicated Care Coordinator to work with neonate through geriatric patients, families, and healthcare teams to determine the appropriate setting of care and hospitalization needs. The role focuses on interventions to assure efficient resource management and smooth transitions out of inpatient care.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, utilization review, crisis intervention, and comprehensive psychosocial assessments.