Hospital Social Worker: Patient & Family Support & Discharge

Ridgeview; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview seeks a social worker to join an interdisciplinary team providing in-patient and out-patient services. You will assess biopsychosocial needs of patients and families, document care plans, and coordinate discharge planning with community resources.

The role emphasizes counseling for adjustment to illness, loss, and disability, with continuation of care through strong collaboration with medical staff and case managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work required.
• Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Social Work (LSW/LGSW/LISW or LICSW) or eligible for licensure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Provide biopsychosocial assessments for patients and families.
• Document assessments and care plans in the medical record; track outcomes.
• Support care conferences and discharge planning with community resources.
• Offer counseling to assist adjustment to illness, loss, or disability.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain professional development and adhere to documentation standards.

Skills

Clinical skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Job description

Ridgeview seeks a social worker to join an interdisciplinary team providing in-patient and out-patient services. You will assess biopsychosocial needs of patients and families, document care plans, and coordinate discharge planning with community resources.

The role emphasizes counseling for adjustment to illness, loss, and disability, with continuation of care through strong collaboration with medical staff and case managers.