Inpatient Social Worker & Discharge Planner

Winstar; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Department of Health seeks a Full-Time Social Worker/Discharge Planner for the Inpatient Case Management and Social Worker Team at Chickasaw Nation Medical Center. The role conducts bio-psycho-social assessments, treatment planning, patient advocacy, and counseling related to illness impact and care plan compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating discharge with hospital staff and external facilities, ensuring confidentiality, and improving patient care processes through

Qualifications

• 1 year directly related experience in social work or discharge planning.
• Experience documenting in medical records and coordinating care.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with case management to plan and coordinate care transitions.
• Coordinate discharge planning with outside facilities and document disclosures per policy.
• Assess patient needs and identify community resources.
• Provide psychosocial support and counseling to patients and families.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant records and share information with care teams.
• Lead discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Patient advocacy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Chickasaw Nation Department of Health seeks a Full-Time Social Worker/Discharge Planner for the Inpatient Case Management and Social Worker Team at Chickasaw Nation Medical Center. The role conducts bio-psycho-social assessments, treatment planning, patient advocacy, and counseling related to illness impact and care plan compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating discharge with hospital staff and external facilities, ensuring confidentiality, and improving patient care processes through