Hospital LMSW: Discharge & Care Coordination

Community Health Systems; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Social Worker – LMSW to provide professional social work services, conduct assessments, offer emotional support, and coordinate discharge planning for complex hospital patients.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and ensure safe transitions from hospital to the community. The role requires an MSW or psychology degree and 2–4 years of healthcare social work experience, with opportunities to support families

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or Psychology required.
• 2-4 years of experience in a healthcare or clinical social work setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessments across lifespan.
• Assess psychosocial factors affecting recovery and discharge.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families.
• Coordinate referrals to social services and community resources.
• Develop and implement individualized discharge plans with the care team.
• Support transitions of care involving home health, hospice, rehab, and long-term care.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Discharge planning

Counseling/communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

MSW or Psychology degree

Tools

EMR familiarity

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Social Worker – LMSW to provide professional social work services, conduct assessments, offer emotional support, and coordinate discharge planning for complex hospital patients.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and ensure safe transitions from hospital to the community. The role requires an MSW or psychology degree and 2–4 years of healthcare social work experience, with opportunities to support families