Inpatient Social Work Assistant – Care Coordination

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center is seeking a Social Work Assistant with Inpatient Care Management on a Per Diem, Day shift basis. The role focuses on care coordination to support early discharge and acts as a liaison with Skilled Nursing Facilities, Adult Family Homes, and community agencies.

Primary responsibilities include reviewing referrals, assisting in Bed Readiness, and maintaining knowledge of community resources for complex patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or a Bachelor’s Degree in the behavioral sciences with two years of experience as a Social Work Assistant I or equivalent.
• AA degree in the behavioral sciences with four years of work experience as a Social Work Assistant I or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination to help effect early discharge placement and liaison with facilities, transportation brokers, and external agencies as delegated by the Inpatient Social Work Supervisor.
• Assist in the Bed Readiness program to facilitate patient discharge and data collection when needed.
• Review referrals for facility placement and submit electronic referrals for provider review through EMR and referral databases.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources for continuing care options for medically/psychiatrically complex patients.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Associate of Arts Degree in the behavioral sciences

Job description

Harborview Medical Center is seeking a Social Work Assistant with Inpatient Care Management on a Per Diem, Day shift basis. The role focuses on care coordination to support early discharge and acts as a liaison with Skilled Nursing Facilities, Adult Family Homes, and community agencies.

Primary responsibilities include reviewing referrals, assisting in Bed Readiness, and maintaining knowledge of community resources for complex patients.