Inpatient Social Worker: Discharge & Care Coordination

Washington Hospital; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Hospital is seeking a Medical Social Worker to join the care team and collaborate with the RN Case Manager to coordinate comprehensive discharge planning and psychosocial assessment. The role emphasizes documenting assessments, mobilizing community resources, and assisting patients and families through transitions of care within the hospital and post-acute settings.

The position requires an MSW and offers strong opportunities for skilled professionals with CA LCSW preferred and 3–5

Qualifications

• MSW required
• CA LCSW preferred
• 3–5 years of healthcare experience
• Acute hospital experience preferred
• Knowledge of post-acute care resources and referrals
• Medical terminology
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates flexibility to changing priorities
• Detail oriented with patient advocacy focus
• Planning, organizing and managing multiple functions and complex processes

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RN Case Manager to coordinate care and discharge planning.
• Document assessments and interventions in the medical record.
• Provide psychosocial assessment and intervention for patients and families.
• Support transition of care from hospital to post-acute settings.
• Respond to behavioral emergencies starting in the ED as needed.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Medical terminology

Documentation

Community resources networking

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

California LCSW preferred

Job description

Washington Hospital is seeking a Medical Social Worker to join the care team and collaborate with the RN Case Manager to coordinate comprehensive discharge planning and psychosocial assessment. The role emphasizes documenting assessments, mobilizing community resources, and assisting patients and families through transitions of care within the hospital and post-acute settings.

The position requires an MSW and offers strong opportunities for skilled professionals with CA LCSW preferred and 3–5