Discharge Planning Clinician (LCSW) - Care Coordination

CommonSpirit Health; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Westminster, CO seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to coordinate post-discharge plans and advocate for patients within case management, utilizing ECIN for referrals and community resources. You will oversee discharge processes and collaborate with the care team.

This role emphasizes patient advocacy, holistic planning, and strong organization to ensure smooth transitions of care and comprehensive support for families and patients in need.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required.
• Current LCSW licensure.
• Knowledge of discharge planning and hospital operations and strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of third party payment systems including Medicare/Medicaid.
• Maintains current knowledge of community services through continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs to ensure appropriate referrals.
• Facilitate discharge planning with patient, families, and treatment team and document actions.
• Assess patient/family emotional, social, and financial needs and connect to community resources.
• Reassess patient's clinical status, services used, and treatment plan per Case Management referral.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement holistic, individualized care plans.
• Provide support to patients and families coping with changing medical conditions.

Skills

Discharge planning

Community resource navigation

Case management coordination

Advocacy

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Tools

ECIN

Job description

CommonSpirit Health in Westminster, CO seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to coordinate post-discharge plans and advocate for patients within case management, utilizing ECIN for referrals and community resources. You will oversee discharge processes and collaborate with the care team.

This role emphasizes patient advocacy, holistic planning, and strong organization to ensure smooth transitions of care and comprehensive support for families and patients in need.