Social Worker Discharge Planning

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

4d • $32 - $43

About The Position

Assesses and assists in addressing and meeting the psychosocial needs of patients and families, enabling patients to use medical care and supportive services to achieve their optimum level of health and function. Helps identify patients who require discharge planning services. Consults with staff and coordinates with community-based providers as needed. Provides counseling, crisis intervention, and support to patients, and ensures referrals to post-hospital care and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Two years of related professional experience; fieldwork placements may substitute for one year of experience.
• Valid social work license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, minimally at the LSW level.
• Demonstrated skill in patient assessment pertinent to the age group(s) served.
• Knowledge of community resources and skill in managing referrals.
• Demonstrated ability to practice social work within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess and assist with patients’ and families’ psychosocial needs.
• Help patients use medical care and supportive services to achieve their optimum level of health and function.
• Identify patients who require discharge planning services.
• Provide consultation to staff and coordinate with community-based providers as needed.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and support to patients.
• Ensure referrals to post-hospital care and services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time