Inpatient Care Navigator & Social Worker

Beloit Health System; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Beloit Health System is seeking a Care Coordinator / Inpatient Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team in Beloit, WI. You will advocate for patients and families, navigate complex needs, and facilitate safe transitions of care.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, coordinating resources, and crisis intervention. Collaboration with physicians and care teams is essential to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work; MSW preferred.
• Wisconsin social work certification (temporary acceptable).
• Knowledge of discharge planning and care coordination.
• Excellent communication, assessment and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs.
• Develop and implement individualized discharge plans.
• Coordinate community resources and post-acute services.
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams on patient plans.
• Advocate for patient rights and assist with directives.
• Document assessments and progress in the EMR.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements and resources.

Skills

Strong communication

Assessment skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Empathy

Cultural sensitivity

Documentation skills

Discharge planning knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

MSW preferred

Wisconsin social worker certification

Job description

Beloit Health System is seeking a Care Coordinator / Inpatient Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team in Beloit, WI. You will advocate for patients and families, navigate complex needs, and facilitate safe transitions of care.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, coordinating resources, and crisis intervention. Collaboration with physicians and care teams is essential to deliver patient-centered care.