Hospital Social Worker: Case Management & Discharge Navigator

Advocate Aurora Health; Blythe (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Educational assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Social Worker in Case Management to support post-hospital planning. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, assist patients and families in coping with hospitalization-related stress, and collaborate with Clinical Care Management to determine appropriate care settings.

The role emphasizes liaison work with hospital teams, community referrals, and after-hours consultations.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work required; LCSW preferred.
• State certification is preferred.
• Adherence to NASW Code of Ethics.
• At least 1 year professional hospital/health setting experience preferred.
• Expertise with Data Management Tools.

Responsibilities

• Completes psychosocial assessments for post-hospital care.
• Assists patients in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, or chronic illness.
• Assesses level of care and environment settings with Clinical Care Management.
• Serves as a resource to staff and physicians regarding psychosocial aspects of illness.
• Provides information and referrals to community resources for post-hospital care.
• Reports suspected child/adult abuse or neglect and liaises with DSS.
• Responds to after-hours consults for patient needs.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Care coordination

Interpersonal communication

Advocacy

Abuse reporting

Education

Master’s in Social Work

Job description

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Social Worker in Case Management to support post-hospital planning. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, assist patients and families in coping with hospitalization-related stress, and collaborate with Clinical Care Management to determine appropriate care settings.

The role emphasizes liaison work with hospital teams, community referrals, and after-hours consultations.