Hospital Social Worker: Discharge & Care Coordination

AdventHealth; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

PTO from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Calhoun, GA seeks a Social Work Specialist to advocate for patients and families, coordinate discharge planning, and ensure timely transitions of care. You will assess psychosocial needs and communicate with care teams, payors, and community resources.

Responsibilities include documenting plans, facilitating care conferences, and supporting patients under hospital care with compassionate, holistic assessments and resources for post-acute needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills required.
• Critical thinking and problem solving required.
• Customer service skills required.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds; flexible and adaptable.
• Proficient with Outlook and electronic medical records.
• Understanding of discharge planning and care coordination.
• Knowledge of post-acute care and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients and families; support discharge planning.
• Communicate with payors for post-acute care authorization as needed.
• Document discharge planning, assessments, and barriers to care.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely transitions.
• Educate patients about resources and options; involve family in decisions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Customer service

Cultural sensitivity

Organizational skills

Outlook & EMR

Flexibility

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work

Master's Preferred

Job description

AdventHealth in Calhoun, GA seeks a Social Work Specialist to advocate for patients and families, coordinate discharge planning, and ensure timely transitions of care. You will assess psychosocial needs and communicate with care teams, payors, and community resources.

Responsibilities include documenting plans, facilitating care conferences, and supporting patients under hospital care with compassionate, holistic assessments and resources for post-acute needs.