Medical Social Worker (LMSW) – Care & Discharge Planning

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Collierville, TN seeks a skilled Social Worker to support a defined patient group through psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, counseling and crisis intervention. You will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimize transitions of care and resource utilization across the continuum.

The role requires a Master of Social Work, strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to coordinate resources across diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and coordinate discharge plans.
• Identify social/psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Develop and revise care plans to ensure continuity of care and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team to meet discharge goals.
• Provide supportive counseling to individuals, families, and groups.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Community resources coordination

Cultural competency

Computer skills

Education

Masters of Social Work

LCSW

LMSW

ACM

CCM

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Collierville, TN seeks a skilled Social Worker to support a defined patient group through psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, counseling and crisis intervention. You will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimize transitions of care and resource utilization across the continuum.

The role requires a Master of Social Work, strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities, and the ability to work with diverse populations.