Discharge Planning Social Worker

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a licensed Social Worker to lead discharge planning for hospital inpatients and coordinate post-discharge care. The role involves evaluating needs, documenting plans, and working with physicians, case managers, and other professionals to ensure safe, timely discharges.

The position requires an MSW from an accredited school and adherence to NASW ethics. The role includes counseling patients and families, facilitating access to community resources,

Qualifications

• Must have MSW (Licensed Social Worker) and hospital field experience.
• Experience with discharge planning and coordination with care teams is required.
• Knowledge of NASW ethics and standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Discharge planning for hospital inpatients and post-discharge coordination.
• Complete initial evaluation and document it in the medical record per policy.
• Collaborate with physicians, HMO/PPO, case managers, and other personnel for discharge needs.
• Provide counseling to patients and families and arrange community resources.
• Maintain timely documentation for licensure and payer requirements.
• Participate in care management meetings and education seminars.

Skills

Discharge planning

Collaboration

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Education

MSW from accredited school

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a licensed Social Worker to lead discharge planning for hospital inpatients and coordinate post-discharge care. The role involves evaluating needs, documenting plans, and working with physicians, case managers, and other professionals to ensure safe, timely discharges.

The position requires an MSW from an accredited school and adherence to NASW ethics. The role includes counseling patients and families, facilitating access to community resources,