Discharge Planner - Social Worker

Trinity Health; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England — Johnson Memorial Hospital in Enfield, CT — seeks a part-time LMSW Social Worker / Discharge Planner to join our Case Management team. The Social Worker provides direct social work services and discharge planning for patients upon admission and discharge.

You will assess patient needs, develop discharge plans, and communicate with staff, patients, and families, applying standard social work interventions and serving as a resource to colleagues.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required.
• CT LMSW licensure preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and managed care regulations.
• Experience with utilization management and home care beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing case management support to the patients.
• Assesses patients' needs and develops discharge care plans.
• Communicate effectively with staff, colleagues, patients, and family members.
• Utilizes standard Social Work intervention techniques collaborating with patients and families.
• Work as a resource to other staff members.

Skills

Discharge planning

Case management

Communication

Care coordination

Education

MSW degree

CT State Social Work Licensure LMSW

CCM Certification

ACCC Certification

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:

Johnson Memorial Hospital is looking for LMSW Social Worker / Discharge Planner to join our Case Management team. The Social Worker is responsible for assessing and providing direct Social Work services and interventions to patients and families in the hospital setting upon admission and throughout discharge.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Provide ongoing case management support to the patients.
• Assesses patient\'s needs and develops discharge care plans.
• Communicate effectively with staff, colleagues, patients, and family members.
• Utilizes standard Social Work intervention techniques collaborating with patients and families.
• Work as a resource to other staff members.

Minimum Requirements:

• MSW degree from an accredited School of Social Work required.
• CT State Social Work Licensure LMSW preferred
• Certification in case management (CCM) and certification in Continuity of Care – advanced (ACCC) preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care regulations and trends

• Experience with utilization management, home care, community resources, and rehabilitation beneficial.

Highlights

• Engaged supportive Leadership.
• Mission-Driven Team Environment
• Per Diem

About Trinity Health Of New England

Johnson Memorial Hospital provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital have been anchor institutions in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.