Social Worker Discharge Planning

IHA; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits on Day one

Competitive pay

Mission-Driven Team Environment

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA is seeking a Licensed Discharge Planner / Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) to join our Case Management Team. The Discharge Planner collaborates with patients, families and the medical team to ensure safe discharge planning and optimal patient well‑being.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, ongoing case management, connecting patients to community resources, and supporting transitions off the acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work required; Master's degree preferred.
• Massachusetts social work license required (LSW minimum); LCSW preferred.
• Two years of related professional experience; fieldwork may substitute for one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments to determine patient care needs.
• Provide ongoing case management support to patients.
• Help connect patients to resources within the community.
• Assist and support patients who require discharge planning services.
• Utilize extensive knowledge of community resources, managed care, and medical terminology.

Skills

Discharge planning

Social work

Case management

Community resources

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Mercy Medical Center is looking for a Licensed Discharge Planner / Social Worker (LSW /LCSW), to join our Case Management Team. The Discharge Planner is a licensed medical social worker who works collaboratively with patients, families and the medical team to ensure patients recover and achieve optimal well-being.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Responsible for preforming psychosocial assessments to determine patient care needs
• Provide ongoing case management support to the patients.
• Helps connect patients to resources within the community.
• Vital in assisting and supporting patients who will require discharge planning services.
• Must have extensive knowledge of community-based resources and programs, managed care, insurance authorization processes, medical terminology, and psychosocial aspects of illness and health.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in social work required. Master's Degree Preferred
• License: Valid social work license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Required, minimally at the LSW level Required. LCSW Preferred
• Experience: Two (2) years of related professional experience required. Fieldwork placements may be substituted in place of one (1) year of experience.

Highlights

• Great benefits on Day one
• Competitive pay
• Mission-Driven Team Environment
• Full Time, Rotating weekends

Facility Information

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.