Discharge Planning Social Worker – Acute Care

Sturdy Memorial Hospital; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA is seeking an experienced Social Worker to evaluate patients' mental, emotional and physical status, and manage discharge planning and care coordination. The role develops discharge plans from initial assessments, with ongoing reassessments, and requires clear communication with physicians, nurses, home health agencies and other care team members.

Applicants should have 3–5 years in an acute care hospital, MA LCSW license (LICSW preferred), and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Social Work required; Master’s preferred.
• 3–5 years in an acute care hospital setting.
• Massachusetts LCSW license, LICSW preferred or eligible.
• Experience with discharge planning and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mental, emotional and physical status and coordinate care.
• Develop and execute discharge plans with ongoing reassessments.
• Communicate with doctors, nurses, home health and other care teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Discharge planning coordination

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Meditech

Cerner

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA is seeking an experienced Social Worker to evaluate patients' mental, emotional and physical status, and manage discharge planning and care coordination. The role develops discharge plans from initial assessments, with ongoing reassessments, and requires clear communication with physicians, nurses, home health agencies and other care team members.

Applicants should have 3–5 years in an acute care hospital, MA LCSW license (LICSW preferred), and a