Social Worker Discharge Planning

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a licensed social worker to assess and address the psycho-social needs of patients and their families, coordinating discharge planning and referrals to post-hospital care. You will provide counseling and crisis intervention, and collaborate with staff and community providers to ensure smooth transitions.

Required is a bachelor’s degree from a CSWE-accredited program, two years of related experience, and an MA license at the LSW level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a CSWE-accredited school.
• Two years of related professional experience required.
• Valid social work license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, at least the LSW level.

Responsibilities

• Assess and address psycho-social needs of patients and families.
• Identify patients who will require discharge planning services.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention and referrals to post-hospital care.
• Consult with staff and coordinate with community-based providers as required.

Skills

Patient assessment

Community resources

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (CSWE-accredited)

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.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system with hospitals, physician practices, a health plan and more serving over 800,000 people throughout western New England. Baystate Health is the safety net provider in Western Massachusetts. With roots dating to the founding of Springfield Hospital in 1883, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality, compassionate and accessible care in the Pioneer Valley for more than 140 years and continues to be a pillar of its community - rooted here, serving here, and helping generations thrive here. With a focus on advancing health for all, Baystate is not only a keystone of the region, it is a national leader in health care. Learn more at BaystateHealth.Org

The ever-growing health system includes six Massachusetts hospitals:

• Baystate Medical Center in Springfield
• Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center)
• Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield
• Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer
• Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield
• Baystate Mercy Hospital in Springfield