Hospital Social Worker II – Discharge & Care Coordination

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Social Worker II-MSW to support discharge planning and psychosocial care for patients and families. You will assess needs, provide counseling, advocate, and link to community resources to assure continuity of care.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, crisis intervention, and facilitating home or facility transitions to improve patient safety and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Interviewing patients and families in crisis; strong communication skills.
• LSW/LISW licensure required; hospital/clinical experience preferred.
• 2 years clinical experience in hospital, long-term care or hospice setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ psychosocial needs and readiness for discharge.
• Document psychosocial assessments, plans, and outcomes.
• Provide crisis management and counseling to patients and families.
• Advocate for patients and link to community resources.
• Coordinate discharge planning with interdisciplinary team and post-discharge services.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and department guidelines.

Skills

Interviewing patients and families in-

Excellent verbal and written comms

Education

LSW/LISW required

Job description

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Social Worker II-MSW to support discharge planning and psychosocial care for patients and families. You will assess needs, provide counseling, advocate, and link to community resources to assure continuity of care.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, crisis intervention, and facilitating home or facility transitions to improve patient safety and outcomes.