MSW Discharge Planner - LMSW or LICSW

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 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.

Highlights:

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 - LMSW or LICSW Discharge Planner, MSW

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America's best employers in the state of Alabama.