Social Worker-Discharge Planner
About The Position
Provides counseling and discharge planning services to patients who need ongoing medical or psychosocial care following discharge. In collaboration with the healthcare team, assesses patients’ medical and psychosocial needs, recommends follow-up care options, maintains social work medical records, and connects patients and families with community agencies and resources as appropriate. The role provides comprehensive discharge planning for identified and referred cases, including assessment of emotional status, psychosocial stability, adjustment to illness or disability, family support, and financial circumstances. It coordinates post-acute services such as home care, durable medical equipment, nursing home or rehabilitation placement, transportation, and other discharge needs. The Social Worker-Discharge Planner communicates with patients, families, and staff throughout the acute stay to support adjustment and facilitate discharge. This position is per diem, located in Elmhurst, Illinois, and requires travel to other Endeavor locations. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work.
- One year of medical social work experience in a health care setting.
- One year of clinical rotation experience in an acute care hospital setting.
- One year of previous hospital social work experience.
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); if the license is pending, it must be obtained within eight months of hire.
- Ability to travel to other Endeavor locations.
Responsibilities
- Provide care appropriate to the ages and physical, social, and psychological needs of patients served.
- Provide comprehensive discharge planning for identified and referred cases, assessing emotional status, psychosocial stability, adjustment to injury, illness, or disability, family support, and financial condition.
- Assess and coordinate post-acute care and discharge needs, including home care referrals, durable medical equipment, nursing home placement, rehabilitation placement, transportation, and other services.
- Communicate discharge plans throughout the acute stay with patients, families, and staff to support adjustment to hospitalization and facilitate discharge.
- Screen assigned unit cases according to established social work team criteria and pursue identified needs for patients and families.
- Provide psychosocial therapies to help patients and families cope with illness or disability using appropriate individual and group treatment methods.
- Attend patient-centered conferences and complex care rounds on assigned units to discuss social, financial, and discharge planning factors.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records, including initial assessments, progress notes, and discharge dispositions.
- Attend required meetings, including interdisciplinary treatment planning, administrative, and in-service training meetings.
- Keep current with developments in the field through relevant literature and seminars or conferences.
- Remain informed about agencies, professional organizations, and other resources that support continuity of care, and direct patients and families to appropriate resources.
Benefits
- Premium pay for eligible employees.
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- Medical, dental, and vision options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free parking at designated locations.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
