Discharge Planning Social Worker Assistant (BSW)

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital is seeking a Social Worker (BSW) to support Clinical Social Workers and Nurse Case Managers across med/surg, ICU, mother/baby, Psychiatric Medical, and Emergency Department units. You will perform psychosocial assessments, connect patients with resources, and assist in discharge planning with an emphasis on patient-centered care.

The role requires a BSW with Michigan licensure and at least one year of healthcare social work experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) and current Michigan licensure as a licensed Social Worker.
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Completes psychosocial assessment and community service planning.
• Provide support to the hospital discharge planners (RN Case Managers and Master's prepared Social Workers).
• Connect patients with appropriate community resources to address their Social Needs.
• Facilitate referrals for discharge planning purposes.
• Provide appropriate education for patients and families.
• Arranges transportation as needed for hospital discharges.
• Coordinate hospital follow up appointments.
• Participate in an interdisciplinary team to ensure successful and efficient discharge planning for hospitalized patients.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital is seeking a Social Worker (BSW) to support Clinical Social Workers and Nurse Case Managers across med/surg, ICU, mother/baby, Psychiatric Medical, and Emergency Department units. You will perform psychosocial assessments, connect patients with resources, and assist in discharge planning with an emphasis on patient-centered care.

The role requires a BSW with Michigan licensure and at least one year of healthcare social work experience.