Discharge & Crisis Case Manager — Hospital Social Work

Baptist Health; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Florida is seeking an experienced Social Worker to support patients and families facing psychosocial needs across acute and terminal illness settings.

The role involves discharge planning, coordination with a multidisciplinary team, and linkage to community resources. Minimum 0-1 year hospital social work experience; MSW required. This is a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare system with a strong patient-centered culture.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required or in progress; hospital social work experience preferred.
• 0-1 years of social work experience in hospital or related health care setting.
• Internship will be considered as experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a care team.

Responsibilities

• Intervenes with patients/families for psychosocial needs, assistance, support in coping with chronic acute terminal illness.
• Provides crisis intervention to patients/families with psychosocial needs and coordinates discharge planning.
• Coordinates/Facilitates development of a discharge plan of care.
• Serves as a liaison between patients and community resources.
• Identifies patient and family psychosocial and environmental needs related to admission, diagnosis, treatment and discharge.
• Works with the interdisciplinary team to implement a comprehensive discharge plan.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Data management

Computer skills

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Job description

Baptist Health in Florida is seeking an experienced Social Worker to support patients and families facing psychosocial needs across acute and terminal illness settings.

The role involves discharge planning, coordination with a multidisciplinary team, and linkage to community resources. Minimum 0-1 year hospital social work experience; MSW required. This is a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare system with a strong patient-centered culture.