Hospital Social Worker II: Discharge & Care Coordination

Parkview Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Premium Social Worker II to join our on-site team. The role focuses on assessing patient and family needs, providing holistic social work support, and coordinating discharge and treatment planning with the care team.

Qualified candidates hold an MSW and an Indiana LSW or LCSW license, with at least two years of hospital social work experience. Strong communication and knowledge of community resources are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• MSW required.
• Indiana LSW or LCSW license required.
• Minimum of 2 years professional experience in social work with patients/families and healthcare contexts.
• Thorough knowledge of social work process, community services and resources.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient/family needs and coping skills in relation to cultural and spiritual beliefs.
• Provide holistic patient/family centered care and education, interventions, and resources.
• Provide crisis intervention and complex or long-term linkage to community resources.
• Participate in discharge planning and treatment planning with the care team.
• Coordinate with colleagues to achieve patient goals and cost-effective outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

MSW

Job description

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Premium Social Worker II to join our on-site team. The role focuses on assessing patient and family needs, providing holistic social work support, and coordinating discharge and treatment planning with the care team.

Qualified candidates hold an MSW and an Indiana LSW or LCSW license, with at least two years of hospital social work experience. Strong communication and knowledge of community resources are essential for success in this role.