Discharge & Care Coordination Social Worker (Weekend)

AdventHealth; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

AdventHealth Parker, CO, is seeking a part-time Care Manager to provide grief counseling, discharge planning, and care coordination across inpatient, observation, and ED settings. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, family education, and resource linkage to ensure timely transitions of care.

The position requires a Master's degree, 2+ years in care management or social work, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Strong care management and social work background.
• Experience with discharge planning and utilization management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide grief counseling and crisis intervention for patients and families.
• Assess discharge planning needs across inpatient, observation, and emergency settings.
• Review medical records and integrate clinical and social factors into care plans.
• Develop discharge plans with contingencies for post-acute care and community resources.
• Coordinate care and communicate with post-acute services for continuity of care.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary rounds to optimize patient status and discharge timing.
• Educate patients and families on emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness.
• Document discharge plans and barriers to progression in medical records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Critical thinking

Psychosocial assessment

Customer service

Cultural competence

Organizational skills

EMR proficiency

Discharge planning

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Outlook

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

AdventHealth Parker, CO, is seeking a part-time Care Manager to provide grief counseling, discharge planning, and care coordination across inpatient, observation, and ED settings. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, family education, and resource linkage to ensure timely transitions of care.

The position requires a Master's degree, 2+ years in care management or social work, and strong communication and organizational skills.