Hospital Social Worker: Coordination & Discharge Planning

Prime Healthcare; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Prime HealthCare is seeking a Hospital-based Case Manager at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, care coordination, and discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, intake support, and documentation throughout the patient’s stay, on full-time daytime shifts. A Bachelor’s degree and internship licensure requirements apply, with preferred BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field required.
• Current registration as an intern with the licensing board as appropriate.
• Behavioral Violence Prevention training within 3 months of hire and maintained annually.
• Minimum one year inpatient or outpatient behavioral health experience preferred.
• Master’s in Psychology, Social Work, or related field; LPCC or equivalent preferred.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire preferred.
• Current BCLS certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling, information and referral to patients and families.
• Coordinate case management and milieu management, complete psychosocial assessments, assist in treatment plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate discharge planning and maintain clinical records during length of stay.
• Complete necessary documentation and ensure accurate charting for each client.

Skills

Emotional support

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work / related field

Intern registration with licensing board

Job description

Prime HealthCare is seeking a Hospital-based Case Manager at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, care coordination, and discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, intake support, and documentation throughout the patient’s stay, on full-time daytime shifts. A Bachelor’s degree and internship licensure requirements apply, with preferred BCLS certification.