Discharge & Care Coordination Social Worker (MSW)

QuickCruit, Inc.; Lexington, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Community Physicians in Lexington, MA focuses on coordinating discharge to ensure a smooth transition, working with the health care team to achieve targeted patient outcomes. The role involves assessing patients and caregivers during hospitalization and follow-up, identifying post-discharge risk factors, and coordinating with outpatient providers.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work, MSW licensure, and preferred case management

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• MSW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Certification in case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of the discharge process to ensure a successful transition in collaboration with the health care team.
• Complete assessments on the patient and caregivers during hospitalization and outpatient follow-up as needed.
• Identify risk factors that the patient may experience after discharge and apply discharge interventions to lower risk.
• Bridge the discharge to outpatient provider with the patient and caregiver.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Risk assessment

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Community Physicians in Lexington, MA focuses on coordinating discharge to ensure a smooth transition, working with the health care team to achieve targeted patient outcomes. The role involves assessing patients and caregivers during hospitalization and follow-up, identifying post-discharge risk factors, and coordinating with outpatient providers.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work, MSW licensure, and preferred case management