Clinical Social Worker: Care Coordination & Discharge

Waterbury Hospital; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterbury Hospital is seeking a Social Worker to collaborate with the Case Management Department in supporting clinical, financial, satisfaction and compliance outcomes. You will manage discharge planning, assist with financial resources, and provide counseling to patients and families navigating illness and care transitions.

The role requires a Master's in Social Work, 2+ years in a medical setting, and CT LMSW/LCSW preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work
• Minimum of 2 years post master's experience in a medical setting
• State of CT LMSW, LCSW preferred
• Excellent communication, negotiation and critical thinking skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other Waterbury Hospital procedures

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment of patients/families; evaluate patient and family information; develop, implement and evaluate a plan in conjunction with the Case Manager and the multidisciplinary team.
• Serve as the lead in obtaining financial and other resources for patients and families in need.
• Participate in and provide pertinent information in length of stay meetings, discharge planning rounds, unit daily report, clinical practice team and department meetings.
• Initiate patient/family and provider meetings to develop and plan strategies related to psychosocial and economic issues, particularly those related to care progression and transition.
• Act as liaison between patient/families and all providers of care within and external to the organization on social issues.
• Support the placement of patients into long term care facilities. Review financial resources for long term placement and provide education to the patient/family.
• Provide support and counseling to patients/families experiencing and/or anticipating issues to adjusting to illness, catastrophic diagnoses, changes in living situations and bereavement.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

CT LMSW/LCSW preferred

Job description

Waterbury Hospital is seeking a Social Worker to collaborate with the Case Management Department in supporting clinical, financial, satisfaction and compliance outcomes. You will manage discharge planning, assist with financial resources, and provide counseling to patients and families navigating illness and care transitions.

The role requires a Master's in Social Work, 2+ years in a medical setting, and CT LMSW/LCSW preferred.