Hospital Social Worker: Care Coordination & Discharge

Desert Care Network; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Desert Care Network in Palm Springs, California, is seeking a full-time Case Manager responsible for coordinating patient care and preventing readmissions. Qualified candidates will have a Master's Degree in Social Work and demonstrated expertise in communication and problem-solving in a healthcare setting.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $38.94 to $60.36 and the opportunity to work within a collaborative team at Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital.

Qualifications

• Must be certified with Riverside County to write 5150 within 90 days of employment.
• Current license, certification, or registration to practice the profession as required by law.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and coordination of diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate care through effective resource coordination.
• Assess patients for transition needs to prevent readmissions.
• Provide education to physicians, patients, and caregivers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Desert Care Network in Palm Springs, California, is seeking a full-time Case Manager responsible for coordinating patient care and preventing readmissions. Qualified candidates will have a Master's Degree in Social Work and demonstrated expertise in communication and problem-solving in a healthcare setting.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $38.94 to $60.36 and the opportunity to work within a collaborative team at Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital.