Care Transitions Social Worker II — Discharge Planner

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Social Worker II (MSW) at Medical University of South Carolina reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under guidance of the Lead Social Worker, the MSW assists with coordinating the discharge process to support timely, safe patient transitions in collaboration with the health care team.

This role conducts patient and caregiver assessments during hospitalization and follow-up, identifies discharge risks, applies interventions to reduce post-discharge events, and helps

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of relevant social work experience.
• State licensure and/or professional certification required, depending on position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning with the care team to ensure safe transitions.
• Assess patients and caregivers throughout hospitalization and follow-up.
• Identify post-discharge risk factors and apply interventions.
• Bridge discharge to outpatient providers and address questions.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Assessment

MSW

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Social Worker II (MSW) at Medical University of South Carolina reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under guidance of the Lead Social Worker, the MSW assists with coordinating the discharge process to support timely, safe patient transitions in collaboration with the health care team.

This role conducts patient and caregiver assessments during hospitalization and follow-up, identifies discharge risks, applies interventions to reduce post-discharge events, and helps