Hospital Social Worker – Discharge & Care Coordinator

Margaret Mary Health; Batesville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Margaret Mary Health in Batesville, Indiana, seeks an experienced Hospital Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, discharge planning, and resource coordination for patients and families.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, referrals to community resources, and guidance on insurance and placement options to ensure seamless transitions from hospital to home or another facility.

Qualifications

• MSW or related social work degree preferred.
• Licensed social worker or eligible for licensure in Indiana.
• Experience in hospital social work and crisis intervention is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Serve in discharge planning as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with MD, RN, pharmacists, and other providers to coordinate care.
• Report sentinel events and document plans and outcomes in the EHR.
• Provide crisis intervention and connect patients to community resources.
• Support patients and families navigating insurance, placement, and social services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Counseling patients/families

Team collaboration

Documentation in EHR

Job description

Margaret Mary Health in Batesville, Indiana, seeks an experienced Hospital Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, discharge planning, and resource coordination for patients and families.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, referrals to community resources, and guidance on insurance and placement options to ensure seamless transitions from hospital to home or another facility.