Hospital Social Worker: Discharge & Care Coordination

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; United States; Remote; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) to support safe, timely patient transitions in the acute care setting. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, resource coordination, and patient/family support.

It does not provide clinical therapy or licensed interventions. The Social Worker collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to remove discharge barriers, reduce readmissions, and promote optimal outcomes, while modeling MLH values and mission in

Qualifikationen

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed Master Social Worker in Tennessee or eligible within 12 months.
• Experience in acute care, healthcare, or social services preferred.

Aufgaben

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify discharge barriers.
• Develop individualized discharge plans with the care team.
• Coordinate post-acute services and community resources.
• Educate patients/families on resources and supports.
• Support smooth transitions to SNF, IRF, LTACH, or home.
• Document in EMR and ensure compliance with policies.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Time management

Discharge planning

Ausbildung

MSW

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Word

Jobbeschreibung

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) to support safe, timely patient transitions in the acute care setting. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, resource coordination, and patient/family support.

It does not provide clinical therapy or licensed interventions. The Social Worker collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to remove discharge barriers, reduce readmissions, and promote optimal outcomes, while modeling MLH values and mission in