Healthcare Social Worker II: Discharge & Care Coordination

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem seeks a Social Worker II to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and care coordination for patients and families. You will collaborate with the care team to identify needs, refer to community resources, and support transitions to post-discharge care.

The role requires an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, strong communication and advocacy skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of discharge planning and care coordination.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients needing case management services during discharge planning.
• Complete psychosocial assessments evaluating emotional, social, environmental, and financial needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor psychosocial treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling to patients and families.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and services.
• Advocate for patients to address barriers to care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and team members to support discharge planning.
• Coordinate and facilitate patient and family care conferences as needed.
• Guide patients through post-discharge options and resources.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations affecting patient care and discharge planning.
• Document assessments and plans in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Age-appropriate care

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Counseling skills

Advocacy skills

Conflict management

Prioritization

Adaptability

Care coordination knowledge

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited

Job description

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem seeks a Social Worker II to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and care coordination for patients and families. You will collaborate with the care team to identify needs, refer to community resources, and support transitions to post-discharge care.

The role requires an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, strong communication and advocacy skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting.