Hospital Social Worker - Discharge and Care Coordination

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Nurse residency program

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a discharge planning social worker to coordinate transitions from hospital to home, ensuring continuity of care and optimized resource use. You will assess psychosocial needs, provide resources, and work with a broad team of clinicians to support patients and families during hospitalization.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Social Work and Alabama licensure, with hospital discharge experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• Current Alabama licensure.
• Two years hospital experience preferred; comparable education/experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient discharge from hospital to home with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide psychosocial assessment and resources to hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and cost-effective resource utilization.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

Ethical practice

Education

BS in Social Work

Alabama licensure

Job description

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a discharge planning social worker to coordinate transitions from hospital to home, ensuring continuity of care and optimized resource use. You will assess psychosocial needs, provide resources, and work with a broad team of clinicians to support patients and families during hospitalization.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Social Work and Alabama licensure, with hospital discharge experience preferred.