MSW Social Worker — Case Management & Discharge Planning

Eisenhower Medical Center; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, CA, is seeking a discharge planning social worker to coordinate complex discharge needs and provide psychosocial support for patients with medical, psychiatric, and financial challenges.

The role collaborates with the Care Coordinator and interdisciplinary team to develop patient-centered discharge plans, ensure timely documentation, and facilitate post-acute transitions while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Completes psychosocial assessments documenting factual information without attitude or opinion.
• Maintains thorough documentation of all telephone calls with patient name and contact details.
• Collaborates with Care Coordinator to develop discharge plans and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the discharge planning process for complex cases with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling to patients and families.
• Advocate for patients in post-acute care transitions and connect with community resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Psychosocial assessment

Team collaboration

Job description

Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, CA, is seeking a discharge planning social worker to coordinate complex discharge needs and provide psychosocial support for patients with medical, psychiatric, and financial challenges.

The role collaborates with the Care Coordinator and interdisciplinary team to develop patient-centered discharge plans, ensure timely documentation, and facilitate post-acute transitions while adhering to regulatory requirements.