Oncology Social Worker & Discharge Planner

Health Partners Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Partners Plans in Philadelphia seeks a hospital-based Social Worker to assess and support patients and families coping with illness and discharge planning. This role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to arrange safe transitions to post-acute care.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW and has 2+ years of hospital social work experience, with strong communication skills and knowledge of insurance regulations. On-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years hospital-based social work experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and insurance regulations.
• Ability to coordinate discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess and enhance patients' and families' ability to cope with illness and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to establish discharge plans.
• Provide psychosocial counseling and crisis interventions.
• Advocate for patients to obtain necessary services.
• Coordinate and document discharge planning and post-acute care arrangements.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Discharge planning

Patient counseling

Education

MSW degree

Job description

Health Partners Plans in Philadelphia seeks a hospital-based Social Worker to assess and support patients and families coping with illness and discharge planning. This role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to arrange safe transitions to post-acute care.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW and has 2+ years of hospital social work experience, with strong communication skills and knowledge of insurance regulations. On-site role with competitive benefits.