Social Worker Discharge Planning

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health in Massachusetts is seeking a licensed social worker to assess and address the psycho-social needs of patients and families, helping them access medical care and supportive services to achieve optimal health and function.

The role includes identifying patients requiring discharge planning, providing counseling and crisis intervention, and coordinating referrals to post-hospital care with community-based providers, working within a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a CSWE-accredited school.
• Two years of related professional experience required.
• Massachusetts LSW license required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and address psycho-social needs of patients and families.
• Assist in discharge planning and coordinating with community providers.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals to post-hospital care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Community resources

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (CSWE-accredited)

Two years of related professional experience

Valid social work license (LSW), MA

Job description

Summary:

Assesses and assists in addressing and meeting the psycho-social needs of patients and families, enabling patients to utilize medical care and other supportive services in order to achieve their optimum level of health and function. Assists in identifying patients who will require discharge planning services. Provides consultation to staff and coordinates with community-based providers as required. Provides counseling, crisis intervention and support to patients, and ensures referrals to post hospital care and services.

Required Work/Education Experience:

• Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree from a school accredited by Council of Social Work Education.

• Two years of related professional experience required.

• Fieldwork placements may be substituted in place of one year of experience.

• Valid social work license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, minimally at the LSW level.

Preferred Work/Education Experience:

N/A

Skills/Competencies:

• Demonstrated skill in patient assessment pertinent to the age group(s) served.

• Knowledgeable of community resources, and skill in managing referrals.

• Demonstrated ability to practice social work within a team environment.

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$31.77 - $36.53 - $43.21

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.