Discharge & Care Coordination Social Worker

experiencedAlliedHealth; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Care Coordination Social Worker (CC SW) to assess transition needs, coordinate discharge planning, and support patients and families through the continuum of care. You will partner with RN Case Manager and physicians, provide psychosocial assessments, and connect patients to community resources to ensure safe, timely transitions.

The role requires strong communication, clinical social work expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively in a

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to assess psychosocial needs and plan interventions.
• Ability to coordinate discharge planning across care teams.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing social work in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Discharge planning and care coordination for patients.
• Identify and document barriers to timely disposition.
• Collaborate with care team to determine best level of care at discharge.
• Respond to referrals from RNs and physicians for patient assistance.
• Document psychosocial assessments and interventions in medical records.
• Engage with patients and families to support decision-making.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Interviewing skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master Social Work (preferred)

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Care Coordination Social Worker (CC SW) to assess transition needs, coordinate discharge planning, and support patients and families through the continuum of care. You will partner with RN Case Manager and physicians, provide psychosocial assessments, and connect patients to community resources to ensure safe, timely transitions.

The role requires strong communication, clinical social work expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively in a