Discharge Planner & Medical Social Worker — Care Coordination

Eskenazi Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Discharge Planner - Medical Social Worker to provide comprehensive social services for patients and families. You will collaborate with medical and nursing staff to facilitate safe, efficient discharge planning for diverse age groups, from neonates to geriatrics.

The role emphasizes advocacy, counseling, and resource coordination. Requirements include a Master’s in Social Work and active licensure as a Social Worker or Clinical Social Worker, with

Qualifications

• Master's of Social Work degree or related field.
• Active licensure as a Social Worker or Clinical Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Interviews hospital patients and families during inpatient or observation stays.
• Coordinates discharge plans with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective discharge.
• Develops and implements social service plans to address barriers to care and readmission reduction.
• Documents services in clinical records and tracks patient progress.
• Provides education and advocacy to patients and families throughout hospitalization and discharge.

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Age-specific care knowledge

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's in Social Work

Job description

Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Discharge Planner - Medical Social Worker to provide comprehensive social services for patients and families. You will collaborate with medical and nursing staff to facilitate safe, efficient discharge planning for diverse age groups, from neonates to geriatrics.

The role emphasizes advocacy, counseling, and resource coordination. Requirements include a Master’s in Social Work and active licensure as a Social Worker or Clinical Social Worker, with