Care Transitions Social Worker (Discharge Planning)

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, AL seeks a licensed social worker to lead discharge planning and care transitions. You will assess patient needs and coordinate with physicians, nurses, and case management to ensure safe, timely discharge.

The role requires Master’s in Social Work, Alabama licensure, and 2+ years in discharge planning or related work. This full-time role offers benefits for 20 hours/week and opportunities to improve patient outcomes across the Gulf Coast region.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required.
• Alabama licensure as a Social Worker required.
• 2+ years of social work or discharge planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs discharge planning assessments and determines post-acute needs.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, and care management for transitions.
• Documents assessments, discharge plans, referrals in the medical record.
• Assists with patient/family resources and Medicaid/insurance coordination.
• Ensures safe discharge planning with home health, DME, and community services.

Skills

Discharge Planning

Acute Care

Pedi/Maternal Health

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Job description

USA Health in Mobile, AL seeks a licensed social worker to lead discharge planning and care transitions. You will assess patient needs and coordinate with physicians, nurses, and case management to ensure safe, timely discharge.

The role requires Master’s in Social Work, Alabama licensure, and 2+ years in discharge planning or related work. This full-time role offers benefits for 20 hours/week and opportunities to improve patient outcomes across the Gulf Coast region.