Discharge & Social Work Specialist - Inpatient Care

Dameron-Hospital; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dameron Hospital in Stockton, CA seeks a Social Worker to provide psychosocial support and discharge planning for inpatients and select outpatients. You will engage patients and families to develop goals and coordinate post-acute care while navigating community resources.

The role requires collaboration with Utilization Review, care teams, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements, with ongoing education to support diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate or advanced degree in social work.
• MSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial and discharge planning services to inpatients and select outpatients.
• Engage patients and families to develop goals and coordinate post-acute care services.
• Navigate community resources to reduce barriers to access and use.
• Collaborate with Utilization Review and care teams to ensure cost-efficient services.

Skills

Discharge planning

Social work

Community resources navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

MSW preferred

Job description

Dameron Hospital in Stockton, CA seeks a Social Worker to provide psychosocial support and discharge planning for inpatients and select outpatients. You will engage patients and families to develop goals and coordinate post-acute care while navigating community resources.

The role requires collaboration with Utilization Review, care teams, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements, with ongoing education to support diverse patient populations.