MSW Discharge Planner

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Discharge Planner (MSW) to coordinate care for an assigned caseload in a hospital setting. You will collaborate with physicians, nursing staff and other health professionals to ensure efficient utilization of resources and quality post-discharge plans.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning, care coordination, advocating for options and services, and documenting outcomes; you may take on additional duties within the role's scope.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work required.
• Active LMSW or LICSW required or obtain within 12 months in position.
• CCM or ACM Case Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for an assigned caseload with physicians, nursing staff and other health professionals.
• Facilitate efficient utilization of clinical resources and quality post-discharge plans.
• Provide assessment, planning, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services.
• May have additional duties within scope of the role.

Skills

MS Office

Team leadership

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Communication skills

HIPAA knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

CCM/ACM Case Management certification

Tools

MS Office

Case management software

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Summary

The Discharge Planner, MSW shall coordinate care of an assigned caseload of patients through collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other health professionals. The Discharge Planner will facilitate efficient utilization of clinical resources, optimal clinical and continuing care, as well as financial outcomes. This individual shall be responsible to provide a collaborative process of assessment, plan, facilitate, care coordination, evaluate, and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's and family's comprehensive human service needs through communication and available resources. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience

Masters Degree in Social Work required. Minimum 3 years of hospital experience preferred. Knowledge of case management. Experience with skilled nursing facility, home health, hospice, child/adult/elder abuse and neglect, and rehabilitation preferred.

License/Certification

Active LMSW or LICSW required or obtain within 12 months in position, CCM or ACM Case Management certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.
• Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to develop trust with leaders in the organizations.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance.
• Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA standards and regulations.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

MSW Discharge Planner

Discharge Planner, MSW

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)