Hospital Social Worker — Discharge & Family Support

Sharp HealthCare; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 4,400 - 6,400; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial consultation for patients and families, working with the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary team to support safe and timely discharge at Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

The role requires an MSW and may prefer California BBS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Experience in discharge planning or hospital settings is advantageous, with a focus on social determinants of health and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• MSW required.
• Experience in discharge planning or hospital setting preferred.
• California BBS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - CA Board of Behavioral Sciences - preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the RN Case Manager/Transition Planner and interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and timely discharge.
• Maintains social work credentials and adheres to Sharp Healthcare policies and NASW Code of Ethics.
• Completes psychosocial assessments and documents interventions, discharge plans, and barriers in EMR.
• Provides social work consultations and updates to the interdisciplinary team regarding social needs impacting inpatient stay or discharge.
• Manages referrals and connects patients to community resources to address identified social needs.

Skills

Social Work

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial consultation for patients and families, working with the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary team to support safe and timely discharge at Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

The role requires an MSW and may prefer California BBS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Experience in discharge planning or hospital settings is advantageous, with a focus on social determinants of health and patient advocacy.