Hospital Care Coordinator Social Worker - Transitions

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a social work professional to support care coordination, assess patients, and advocate for patients and families. The role collaborates with clinicians, health plans, and community partners to improve care quality and patient experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating discharge planning, educating patients and families, and addressing safety and end-of-life discussions with a focus on social determinants of health.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work; PA LSW and/or LCSW required.
• Incumbents in role on/before 4/21/2025 have 6 months from hire date to obtain.
• Experience in a hospital or health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to and/or completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment.
• Provides interventions and implements recommendations after engaging patients and their caregivers/families.
• Focuses on social determinants of health to coordinate care across the continuum.

Skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Advocacy

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

PA LSW and/or LCSW

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a social work professional to support care coordination, assess patients, and advocate for patients and families. The role collaborates with clinicians, health plans, and community partners to improve care quality and patient experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating discharge planning, educating patients and families, and addressing safety and end-of-life discussions with a focus on social determinants of health.