MSW Discharge Planner: Care Coordination & Advocacy

Baptist Health; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Discharge Planner (MSW) to coordinate care for a caseload with physicians, nursing staff and other health professionals, ensuring efficient use of resources and advocating for patient and family needs through assessment, planning and discharge transitions.

Applicants should have a Master’s in Social Work and at least 3 years hospital experience; LMSW/LICSW preferred or obtainable within 12 months. Strong MS Office and teamwork are essential in this inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Master's 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for an assigned caseload through collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other health professionals.
• Facilitate efficient utilization of clinical resources, optimal clinical and continuing care, as well as financial outcomes.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Master's in Social Work

3+ years hospital experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Discharge Planner (MSW) to coordinate care for a caseload with physicians, nursing staff and other health professionals, ensuring efficient use of resources and advocating for patient and family needs through assessment, planning and discharge transitions.

Applicants should have a Master’s in Social Work and at least 3 years hospital experience; LMSW/LICSW preferred or obtainable within 12 months. Strong MS Office and teamwork are essential in this inpatient setting.