Hospital Discharge & Social Work Specialist

adventhealth; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 59,600,000 - 110,806,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid PTO from Day One

403(b) retirement plan

Parental leave

Career development

Well-being resources

Mental health resources

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Sebring, FL is seeking a Care Manager to advocate for patients and families, coordinate discharge planning and post-acute care, and work with payors on authorizations. The role requires strong communication, psychosocial assessment, and collaboration with the hospital and community teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Social Work, 1+ year experience in social work or care management, and a willingness to navigate complex healthcare environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field (Required).
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Field of Study: Social Work (Required).
• 1+ years care management experience (Preferred).
• 1+ years experience in social work (Required).

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patient and family rights during hospitalization.
• Coordinate discharge planning and post-acute care arrangements.
• Communicate with payors for post-acute care authorizations as needed.
• Assess and document psychosocial needs and available community resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure timely discharge.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Customer service

Cultural competency

Organizational skills

Outlook/EMR proficiency

Discharge planning

Psychosocial assessment

Grief counseling

Crisis intervention

Motivational interviewing

Education for patients/families

Collaboration with hospital/community

Education

Bachelor's

Master's

Tools

Outlook

EMR

Job description

AdventHealth in Sebring, FL is seeking a Care Manager to advocate for patients and families, coordinate discharge planning and post-acute care, and work with payors on authorizations. The role requires strong communication, psychosocial assessment, and collaboration with the hospital and community teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Social Work, 1+ year experience in social work or care management, and a willingness to navigate complex healthcare environments.