Clinical Social Worker: Care Coordination & Discharge

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis seeks a skilled Social Worker to manage care for a defined group of patients, coordinate discharge planning, provide psychosocial assessments, supportive counseling, and crisis intervention to support coping and continuity of care. The role partners with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to meet discharge goals, reduce LOS, and ensure resources are available.

Requires MSW, LMSW licensure, and at least 2 years in a medical setting; strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• LMSW licensure preferred; ACM/CCM certifications considered an asset.
• Minimum 2 years clinical social work experience in medical/clinical setting; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and coordinate services with the RN Case Manager for effective transition planning.
• Identify social/pyschosocial needs of patients and families.
• Develop, coordinate, implement, and revise care plans to ensure continuity of care and cost-effective transitions (LOS, discharge delays).
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team to meet discharge goals.
• Complete assigned goals and provide counseling to individuals, families, and groups to support coping with illness or hospitalization.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Computer skills

Education

Master of Social Work

LMSW licensure

ACM

CCM

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis seeks a skilled Social Worker to manage care for a defined group of patients, coordinate discharge planning, provide psychosocial assessments, supportive counseling, and crisis intervention to support coping and continuity of care. The role partners with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to meet discharge goals, reduce LOS, and ensure resources are available.

Requires MSW, LMSW licensure, and at least 2 years in a medical setting; strong