Inpatient Social Work Care Manager

Lehigh Valley Health Network; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Social Worker to coordinate discharge planning and assist patients and families with emotional and physical challenges. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Social Work and experience in an MSW internship program. Responsibilities include conducting psycho-social assessments, creating discharge plans, and providing supportive counseling. This position requires strong negotiation and analytic skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Less than 1 year experience in an MSW internship program.
• Proficient in management processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed psycho-social assessments to interpret needs.
• Creates discharge plans to manage length of stay effectively.
• Provides counseling and advocacy for patients and families.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Analytic skills

Negotiation skills

Management processes

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Social Worker to coordinate discharge planning and assist patients and families with emotional and physical challenges. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Social Work and experience in an MSW internship program. Responsibilities include conducting psycho-social assessments, creating discharge plans, and providing supportive counseling. This position requires strong negotiation and analytic skills.