Inpatient Social Worker (MSW) - Care Coordination

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health seeks an Inpatient Social Worker (MSW) to support patients and families through complex medical and discharge planning needs. The role partners with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely transitions of care, with strong clinical judgment required.

The position involves psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, patient education, and collaboration with team members to coordinate community resources and services.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia preferred or eligible.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient and family psychosocial assessment and intervention.
• Develop and implement treatment plans aligned with the health care plan.
• Coordinate discharge planning and community referrals.
• Educate patients, families, staff and students on psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support transitions of care.

Skills

CSW Level 2

Clinical interview skills

Discharge planning

Education

Master of Social Work Degree

CSWE-accredited program

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health seeks an Inpatient Social Worker (MSW) to support patients and families through complex medical and discharge planning needs. The role partners with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely transitions of care, with strong clinical judgment required.

The position involves psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, patient education, and collaboration with team members to coordinate community resources and services.