Social Worker/Discharge Planner

FroedtertSouth • Pleasant Prairie, WI

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Entry Level experience.
• 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.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level