Inpatient Social Worker — Discharge & Counseling Pro

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Tuition assistance

Continuing education

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Onsite parking

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA, seeks an Inpatient Social Worker to join Baystate Medical Center. The role focuses on comprehensive psychosocial assessments, counseling families, and coordinating discharge planning to ensure safe post-hospital care.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work, LICSW or LCSW preferred, with at least three years in health care. This full-time, first-shift position offers rotating weekends and holidays and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• LICSW or LCSW with Master’s degree also considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive age-specific psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Deliver counseling services to patients and families using diverse techniques.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transition of care to ensure timely post-hospital care.
• Collaborate with care teams to align psychosocial needs with medical plans.
• Identify social service referrals and resources as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Discharge planning

Assessment skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

LICSW or LCSW preferred

Job description

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA, seeks an Inpatient Social Worker to join Baystate Medical Center. The role focuses on comprehensive psychosocial assessments, counseling families, and coordinating discharge planning to ensure safe post-hospital care.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work, LICSW or LCSW preferred, with at least three years in health care. This full-time, first-shift position offers rotating weekends and holidays and a competitive benefits package.