Discharge & Care Coordination Social Worker

Nebraska Methodist Health System; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Social Worker for discharge planning and patient/family psychosocial support at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA. The role focuses on evaluating needs, coordinating services, and ensuring safe discharge with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's in Social Work or related field, with Master’s preferred; CSW preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of discharge planning processes and community resources.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Psychosocial evaluation of patient and family.
• Develop discharge plan with patient/family and interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with physicians and the team to ensure a safe discharge.
• Identify and refer to community resources and supports.
• Document and communicate discharge plans and barriers.

Skills

Discharge planning knowledge

Counseling techniques

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work or Human Services

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Tav Connect

Ensocare

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Social Worker for discharge planning and patient/family psychosocial support at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA. The role focuses on evaluating needs, coordinating services, and ensuring safe discharge with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's in Social Work or related field, with Master’s preferred; CSW preferred.