Discharge Planner & Social Worker

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert South, Inc. Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin is seeking a Social Worker/Discharge Planner to assess patients’ medical and psychosocial needs and to coordinate safe discharge planning.

You will collaborate with families, staff, and external agencies, document activities, and support coping strategies while compiling reports for the patient’s record. A Wisconsin social work license or eligibility within 12 months is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Experience in health care social work is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak English clearly.
• Licensed or eligible to practice in Wisconsin within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient medical and psychosocial assessment for discharge planning.
• Communicates with multidisciplinary team and external referral sources.
• Documents in patient medical records and coordinates with families.
• Leads interdisciplinary meetings and supports emotional coping for patients.

Skills

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Emotional support

Communication skills

Healthcare social work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Froedtert South, Inc. Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin is seeking a Social Worker/Discharge Planner to assess patients’ medical and psychosocial needs and to coordinate safe discharge planning.

You will collaborate with families, staff, and external agencies, document activities, and support coping strategies while compiling reports for the patient’s record. A Wisconsin social work license or eligibility within 12 months is required.