Discharge & Care Coordination Social Worker

Sturdy Health; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits and retirement

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA is seeking a Social Worker to evaluate patients and coordinate comprehensive discharge plans. You will conduct initial assessments and ongoing reassessments, adjusting plans as needed, while collaborating with physicians, nurses, home health agencies, and other care providers to ensure seamless transitions.

The role emphasizes strong knowledge of managed care, cost-effective resource management, and excellent communication with diverse stakeholders along

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required
• Master's degree in Social Work preferred
• Massachusetts license as LSW/LCSW/LICSW preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mental, emotional and physical status of patients and coordinate care.
• Develop and execute discharge plans with ongoing reassessments.
• Communicate with doctors, nurses, home health and other healthcare personnel and agencies

Skills

Managed care understanding

Analytical thinking

Discharge planning

Communication across care continuum

Organizational skills

Clinical judgment

Independent function

Discuss sensitive clinical/financials

Legal/risk identification

Healthcare standards knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA is seeking a Social Worker to evaluate patients and coordinate comprehensive discharge plans. You will conduct initial assessments and ongoing reassessments, adjusting plans as needed, while collaborating with physicians, nurses, home health agencies, and other care providers to ensure seamless transitions.

The role emphasizes strong knowledge of managed care, cost-effective resource management, and excellent communication with diverse stakeholders along