Discharge Planner Social Worker — Make a Lasting Impact

Elderwood Administrative Services; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation programs + 1

401K with employer match

PTO & Holiday package

Full suite of health benefits

Tuition reimbursement programs

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Elderwood at Lancaster is seeking a Social Worker - Discharge Planner to support residents and families through their healthcare journey. You will coordinate discharge planning, assist with care plans, and advocate for resident dignity and independence in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, involvement in transitions of care, and providing emotional and practical support to residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in human rehabilitation counseling, and psychology from an accredited institution.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting is required.
• Experience in casework is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a social work caseload on a nursing unit.
• Assist with plan of care development and review to meet health goals.
• Complete SCREEN forms for admissions and discharge processes.
• Participate in discharge decisions and transfers to higher or lower levels of care.
• Document information per policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet residents’ needs.
• Provide counseling to residents and families; participate in training programs.

Skills

Discharge planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor in Rehabilitation Counseling or Psychology

Job description

Elderwood at Lancaster is seeking a Social Worker - Discharge Planner to support residents and families through their healthcare journey. You will coordinate discharge planning, assist with care plans, and advocate for resident dignity and independence in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, involvement in transitions of care, and providing emotional and practical support to residents and their families.