Hospital Social Worker: Discharge Planning & Family Support

Penn Medicine; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine, a leading academic medical center in New Jersey, is seeking a Social Worker to support discharge planning and patient/family education across care settings.

The role involves assessing psychosocial needs, coordinating resources, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe transitions from hospital to post-acute care, while upholding Penn Medicine's commitment to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• LCSW or LSW licensed social worker required
• Master of Social Work from CSWE-accredited program required
• Preferred 1 year hospital social work or related health care experience

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s and family’s psychosocial risk factors and evaluates support systems.
• Intervenes with families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability; advocates for patient empowerment and independence.
• Participates in discharge planning activities for complex patients to ensure timely discharge and link with post-discharge care providers.
• Educates patient and family and physician regarding post-acute options and addresses issues of choice.
• Documents social work interventions and discharge planning information in the medical record.

Education

Masters of Social Work

Job description

Penn Medicine, a leading academic medical center in New Jersey, is seeking a Social Worker to support discharge planning and patient/family education across care settings.

The role involves assessing psychosocial needs, coordinating resources, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe transitions from hospital to post-acute care, while upholding Penn Medicine's commitment to compassionate care.