Discharge Planner Social Worker-Day Shift, Case Management

Trinity Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits on Day one

Competitive pay

Mission-Driven Team Environment

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA is seeking a Licensed Discharge Planner / Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) to join our Case Management Team. The discharge planner works with patients, families, and the medical team to ensure safe, effective transitions from hospital to next care setting.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, ongoing case management, connecting patients to community resources, and supporting discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work required.
• Master's degree in social work preferred.
• Valid MA social work license required at least LSW; LCSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments to determine patient care needs.
• Provide ongoing case management support to patients.
• Connect patients to community resources.
• Assist and support patients requiring discharge planning services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of community resources, managed care, and medical terminology.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Case management

Community resources

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Master's degree in social work (MSW)

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA is seeking a Licensed Discharge Planner / Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) to join our Case Management Team. The discharge planner works with patients, families, and the medical team to ensure safe, effective transitions from hospital to next care setting.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, ongoing case management, connecting patients to community resources, and supporting discharge planning.