Hospital Social Worker LMSW - Discharge & Care Coordination

Baptist; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in the United States is seeking a social worker for Case Management Administration to provide psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and supportive counseling for patients and families. The role may require handling issues across all shifts and days, reporting to the Supervisor/Director of Quality Case Management.

Additional duties include ensuring continuity of care and coordinating with care teams.

Qualifications

• MS degree required and licensed as LSW.
• LMSW or LCSW preferred.
• 3 years of clinical social work experience.
• Advanced communication, conflict management, organizational and planning skills.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial assessments of patients and families to determine support and discharge planning needs.
• Coordinates and collaborates discharge plans with healthcare providers to ensure smooth transitions and appropriate length of stay.
• Provides supportive counseling to individuals, families and groups to address concerns and improve coping with illness or hospitalization.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources, placement facilities, and financial agencies to meet patient and family needs.
• Collaborates with healthcare team by sharing information to develop comprehensive discharge plans.
• Adheres to policies protecting patient rights and dignity, respecting cultural, psychosocial and spiritual values.

Skills

Advanced communication

Conflict management

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Computer literacy

Education

MS degree; licensed LSW

MS degree; LMSW or LCSW preferred

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in the United States is seeking a social worker for Case Management Administration to provide psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and supportive counseling for patients and families. The role may require handling issues across all shifts and days, reporting to the Supervisor/Director of Quality Case Management.

Additional duties include ensuring continuity of care and coordinating with care teams.