LMSW Per Diem: Discharge Planner & Social Worker

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Job summary

Johnson Memorial Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks a LMSW Social Worker / Discharge Planner to join the Case Management team. The Social Worker is responsible for assessing and providing direct Social Work services and interventions to patients and families in the hospital setting upon admission and throughout discharge.

The position offers part-time day shifts with per diem opportunities.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited School of Social Work.
• CT State Licensure LMSW preferred.
• CCM certification and ACCC certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care regulations and trends.
• Experience with utilization management, home care, community resources, and rehabilitation beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing case management support to the patients.
• Assesses patient's needs and develops discharge care plans.
• Communicate effectively with staff, colleagues, patients, and family members.
• Utilizes standard Social Work intervention techniques collaborating with patients and families.
• Work as a resource to other staff members.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Utilization management

Education

MSW degree

CT LMSW preferred

Job description

Johnson Memorial Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks a LMSW Social Worker / Discharge Planner to join the Case Management team. The Social Worker is responsible for assessing and providing direct Social Work services and interventions to patients and families in the hospital setting upon admission and throughout discharge.

The position offers part-time day shifts with per diem opportunities.