Discharge Planning Social Worker — Patient Advocacy

CommonSpirit Health; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Utah is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to coordinate post-discharge plans, advocate for patients, and connect families to community resources, using ECIN and working closely with Case Managers.

The role emphasizes discharge planning, holistic care, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams; requires Master’s in Social Work and licensure, with emphasis on discharge planning and resource navigation.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Knowledge of discharge planning and community resources.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid programs.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interview, review of records, and interfacing with interdisciplinary team and caregivers to ensure appropriate referrals.
• Facilitates discharge planning working with patient, families, and treatment team making any needed referrals/arrangements and documenting actions.
• Assesses patient/family emotional, social, and financial needs and assists in setting up community resources to meet these needs.
• Assesses/reassesses patient's clinical and psychosocial status, premorbid status, community services utilized, and diagnosis and treatment plan per Case Management referral.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement holistic, individualized plan of care.
• Provides support to patients and families who are having difficulty coping effectively with changing medical conditions.

Skills

Discharge planning

Communication

Advocacy

Community resources

Education

Master's in Social Work

Tools

ECIN

Job description

CommonSpirit Health in Utah is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to coordinate post-discharge plans, advocate for patients, and connect families to community resources, using ECIN and working closely with Case Managers.

The role emphasizes discharge planning, holistic care, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams; requires Master’s in Social Work and licensure, with emphasis on discharge planning and resource navigation.