Social Worker/Discharge Planner

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert South, Inc. Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin is seeking a Social Worker/Discharge Planner to assess patients’ medical and psychosocial needs and to coordinate safe discharge planning.

You will collaborate with families, staff, and external agencies, document activities, and support coping strategies while compiling reports for the patient’s record. A Wisconsin social work license or eligibility within 12 months is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Experience in health care social work is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak English clearly.
• Licensed or eligible to practice in Wisconsin within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient medical and psychosocial assessment for discharge planning.
• Communicates with multidisciplinary team and external referral sources.
• Documents in patient medical records and coordinates with families.
• Leads interdisciplinary meetings and supports emotional coping for patients.

Skills

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Emotional support

Communication skills

Healthcare social work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker/Discharge Planner

Froedtert South, Inc. Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

POSITION PURPOSE

Assesses patient’s medical condition, psychosocial concerns, home environment and additional information to provide appropriate discharge placement. Communicates with family and/or significant other, staff and outside agencies to discuss discharge-planning alternatives. Assists patients/ families in coping skills and provides emotional support. Prepares consultation reports and documents activity in patient medical record. Performs other related duties as needed.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

Bachelors Degree in: Social Work or related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Entry Level

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin or ability to obtain license within 12 months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

Social work experience in the health care arena with previous clinical experience preferred.

Must be able to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Performs patient medical and psychosocial assessment for development of discharge plan.

Communicates with multidisciplinary team.

Documents in the patients’ medical record.

Assists patients/families in coping skills and provides emotional support.

Knowledge of and ability to discuss financial alternatives with patients and families.

Participates and leads interdisciplinary meetings.

Serves as a resource person for the multidisciplinary team.

Is a liaison between United Hospital System, Inc. and external referral sources.

Attends and presents in-services and educational programs in order to maintain and enhance professional expertise. Receives and records verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided by their department.