Geriatric Social Worker: Care Coordination & Discharge

Riverside Health; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, Virginia, is hiring a full-time social worker. The role involves supporting patients and families to maximize social and emotional well-being, coordinating discharge and care planning, and advocating needs with the interdisciplinary team.

Supervisory oversight is provided by the Director of Social Services or Administrator. The position emphasizes discharge planning, Medicaid applications, PASRR forms, and psychosocial support, with a focus on timely action

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Social Work or a related field.
• Prior geriatric or healthcare experience preferred.
• Completion of Administrator In Training (AIT) program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with Medicare/Medicaid/state survey regulations.
• Provide information and referrals to patients/families to improve quality of life and independence.
• Handle discharge planning, care planning, discharge notifications, PASRR forms, and Medicaid applications.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Related Field

Job description

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, Virginia, is hiring a full-time social worker. The role involves supporting patients and families to maximize social and emotional well-being, coordinating discharge and care planning, and advocating needs with the interdisciplinary team.

Supervisory oversight is provided by the Director of Social Services or Administrator. The position emphasizes discharge planning, Medicaid applications, PASRR forms, and psychosocial support, with a focus on timely action