Patient Care Social Worker & Discharge Planner

Intermountain Health; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 61,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Social Services Worker to gather psychosocial information and help develop and implement a plan of care. You will collaborate with patients, families, and care teams under supervision to ensure high-quality, cost-conscious patient care.

The role emphasizes intake, discharge planning, crisis intervention where needed, and coordination with payers and community resources to resolve delays and ensure smooth transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).
• Current state licensure as a Social Services Worker.
• Computer skills (email, word processing, and spreadsheets).

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize daily work by reviewing patient needs.
• Gather psycho-social information for patients and caregivers.
• Coordinate with multiple care teams and outside agencies to ensure timely intake and discharge.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Computer skills (email & word processing)

Job description

Intermountain Health in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Social Services Worker to gather psychosocial information and help develop and implement a plan of care. You will collaborate with patients, families, and care teams under supervision to ensure high-quality, cost-conscious patient care.

The role emphasizes intake, discharge planning, crisis intervention where needed, and coordination with payers and community resources to resolve delays and ensure smooth transitions.