MSW Social Worker - Discharge Planning & Crisis Support

Eisenhower Health; Center (AL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Health is seeking a Social Worker for discharge planning and psychosocial support across a broad patient population. The role requires the MSW and clinical collaboration with the Care Coordinator and interdisciplinary team to ensure safe transitions and appropriate post-acute resources.

The chosen candidate will assess patient needs, provide counseling, coordinate services, and document plans in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• MSW required.
• Healthcare social work experience preferred.
• Experience across pediatric through geriatric populations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate discharge planning and post-discharge services to meet patient needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling to patients and families.
• Document accordingly and communicate plans to Care Coordinator and team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community resources for post-acute care; ensure timely referrals.
• Advise on patient rights, preferences and advance directives.
• Promote continuous process improvement and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Crisis management

Care planning

Initiative & judgment

Communication across cultures

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Self-starter

Psychosocial assessment

Written & verbal communication

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Eisenhower Health is seeking a Social Worker for discharge planning and psychosocial support across a broad patient population. The role requires the MSW and clinical collaboration with the Care Coordinator and interdisciplinary team to ensure safe transitions and appropriate post-acute resources.

The chosen candidate will assess patient needs, provide counseling, coordinate services, and document plans in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.