MSW Discharge Planner

Baptist Health • Jacksonville, FL

7d

About The Position

The Discharge Planner, MSW coordinates care for an assigned caseload of patients in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other health professionals. The role facilitates efficient use of clinical resources, optimal clinical and continuing care, and financial outcomes. It involves assessing, planning, facilitating, coordinating, evaluating, and advocating for options and services that address the comprehensive human-service needs of individuals and families through communication and available resources. Additional duties within the scope of the role may be assigned.

The position is based at Baptist Medical Center South and works the first shift.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Active LMSW or LICSW license, or obtain one within 12 months in the position.
• Knowledge of case management.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.
• Strong team leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to develop trust with organizational leaders.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and proficient computer skills.
• Proven track record of successful performance.
• Ability to understand complex, multifactor situations and identify appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA standards and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum three years of hospital experience preferred.
• Experience with skilled nursing facilities, home health, hospice, child/adult/elder abuse and neglect, and rehabilitation preferred.
• CCM or ACM Case Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for an assigned caseload in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other health professionals.
• Facilitate efficient utilization of clinical resources, optimal clinical and continuing care, and financial outcomes.
• Assess, plan, facilitate, coordinate care, evaluate, and advocate for options and services to meet individuals’ and families’ comprehensive human-service needs.
• Use communication and available resources to support care coordination.
• Complete additional duties within the scope of the role as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time