Discharge Planner - Social Worker

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Job summary

Johnson Memorial Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks a LMSW Social Worker / Discharge Planner to join the 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.

The position offers part-time day shifts with per diem opportunities.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited School of Social Work.
• CT State Licensure LMSW preferred.
• CCM certification and ACCC certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care regulations and trends.
• Experience with utilization management, home care, community resources, and rehabilitation beneficial.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Utilization management

Education

MSW degree

CT LMSW preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: 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

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.