Discharge & Care Coordination Social Worker

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Social Worker to coordinate care across the continuum. You will perform psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and referrals to post-acute services.

Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely, patient-centered transitions for a broad patient population. You will maintain knowledge of assistance programs, support staff and families, and help with eligibility determinations and funding sources.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work is required.
• Current state social work licensure is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in social work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transition/discharge planning for assigned patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to facilitate care transitions.
• Monitor progress and ensure patient-focused, high-quality plans.
• Maintain knowledge of federal/state assistance programs and community resources.
• Provide education to staff, physicians, and families on transition planning.
• Develop individualized discharge plans with physician input.
• Deliver social work assessments for crisis, health status changes, and grief/loss.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Independent judgment

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

State social work licensure (LGSW/LCSW/LICSW)

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Social Worker to coordinate care across the continuum. You will perform psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and referrals to post-acute services.

Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely, patient-centered transitions for a broad patient population. You will maintain knowledge of assistance programs, support staff and families, and help with eligibility determinations and funding sources.