MSW PRN: Discharge & Care Coordination Social Worker

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Education support

Retirement savings

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is seeking a Social Worker MSW PRN to assess psychosocial needs, coordinate post-acute care, and support discharge planning across Med/Surg units in a busy Houston hospital.

You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, social work teams, and families to identify barriers to discharge, provide education on community resources, and facilitate appropriate care transitions while honoring patient preferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree required.
• LCSW or LMSW/RCSW-I licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient-centered care by evaluating psychosocial needs and coordinating post-acute interventions.
• Collaborate with RN case managers, nurses, physicians, and insurers to address discharge barriers.
• Develop and implement discharge plans for high-risk patients and reassess as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers about community resources and post-acute criteria.
• Coordinate meetings between care team, patients, families, and caregivers.
• Facilitate patient movement across the continuum of care in Med/Surg units.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

(LCSW) Clinical Social Worker, or (LMSW/RCSW-I) Lic Master Social Worker/Reg Clin SW-Intern

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is seeking a Social Worker MSW PRN to assess psychosocial needs, coordinate post-acute care, and support discharge planning across Med/Surg units in a busy Houston hospital.

You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, social work teams, and families to identify barriers to discharge, provide education on community resources, and facilitate appropriate care transitions while honoring patient preferences.