Discharge Planning & Care Coordination Specialist

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in South Jersey is seeking a social work professional to formulate discharge plans with patients, families and the care team based on needs assessments. Responsibilities include coordinating referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing facilities and community programs, and managing care authorization with insurers to ensure appropriate admission status.

The role requires 3–5 years of healthcare experience, a MSW/BSW or RN (BSN preferred), and NJ SW license or

Qualifications

• 3–5 years health care experience preferred.
• MSW/BSW or a licensed RN; BSN preferred.
• Current NJ SW License or NJ RN License.
• ACM and CCMC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Formulates the discharge plan with patient, families and the care team based upon a needs assessment.
• Coordinates referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and community-based programs.
• Coordinates care authorization process with insurers.
• Coordinates specific details of patient’s hospitalization with Utilization Management to ensure appropriate admission status.
• Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, resources referrals to facilitate discharge plans and adjustment.
• Supports complex discharge planning for patients and their families.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Discharge planning

Education

MSW/BSW/RN

Job description

Cooper University Health Care in South Jersey is seeking a social work professional to formulate discharge plans with patients, families and the care team based on needs assessments. Responsibilities include coordinating referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing facilities and community programs, and managing care authorization with insurers to ensure appropriate admission status.

The role requires 3–5 years of healthcare experience, a MSW/BSW or RN (BSN preferred), and NJ SW license or