Senior Care Coordination Social Worker — Discharge & Support

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center; Augusta (GA); On-site; AUD 100,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center in Georgia is seeking a Senior Care Coordination Social Worker to assess transitional care needs, coordinate across the continuum, and engage patients and families to ensure safe discharge planning. The SW Sr serves as expert resource for complex cases and partners with the care team for timely transitions.

Key responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, linking to community resources, mentoring other social workers, and collaborating with RN

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master of Social Work

Responsibilities

• Assess transitional care needs and coordinate care across the continuum.
• Engage with patient and family to assure discharge planning is met.
• Serve as expert resource for complex psychosocial and discharge needs.
• Mentor and precept other social workers in case reviews.

Job description

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center in Georgia is seeking a Senior Care Coordination Social Worker to assess transitional care needs, coordinate across the continuum, and engage patients and families to ensure safe discharge planning. The SW Sr serves as expert resource for complex cases and partners with the care team for timely transitions.

Key responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, linking to community resources, mentoring other social workers, and collaborating with RN