Senior Care Coordination Social Worker – Discharge

Wellstar Medical Group, LLC; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Medical Group, LLC in Georgia seeks a Care Coordination Social Worker Sr to assess transitional care needs, coordinate with the care team, and develop timely discharge plans. You will serve as a resource on psychosocial and discharge issues, supporting patient-centered decisions.

Requirements include a Bachelor or Master of Social Work and GA LMSW/LCSW; minimum 2 years in healthcare; strong communication; and ability to mentor other social workers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Social Work degree.
• GA LMSW or LCSW certification required on hire.
• Minimum 2 years healthcare experience in acute care or related setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and discharge planning.
• Coordinate care across continuum and community resources.
• Mentor and precept new social workers; support staff in caseload discussions.
• Document care in Electronic Health Record and track progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Self-direction

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Job description

Wellstar Medical Group, LLC in Georgia seeks a Care Coordination Social Worker Sr to assess transitional care needs, coordinate with the care team, and develop timely discharge plans. You will serve as a resource on psychosocial and discharge issues, supporting patient-centered decisions.

Requirements include a Bachelor or Master of Social Work and GA LMSW/LCSW; minimum 2 years in healthcare; strong communication; and ability to mentor other social workers.