Social Worker - Discharge Planning - PRN
About The Position
Social Workers will perform beside initial and ongoing case management assessments, counseling, referral and discharge planning services to all age groups of patients treated at Holy Cross; provides supportive services to patients and their families. What you will do: Social Workers are expected daily to support all patient discharge transitional needs from the inpatient setting back to the community. Review clinical supporting documentation to support the throughput of all patients who need transitional care from the inpatient setting to the appropriate next level of care. Collaboratively support discharge planning by attending the daily IDRs on the units to coordinate the patients' discharge needs. Attend all IDRs, and other department meetings that support throughput. About us: Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services. Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requirements
- State of Maryland LSWA, LGSW, LCSW or LCSW-C licensure (or license eligible).
- Masters Degree in Social Work.
- Previous social work experience in acute care required.
- Demonstrated ability to work with all age groups of patients, with an emphasis on adult and geriatric patients. Able to communicate effectively.
Responsibilities
- Social Workers are expected daily to support all patient discharge transitional needs from the inpatient setting back to the community.
- Review clinical supporting documentation to support the throughput of all patients who need transitional care from the inpatient setting to the appropriate next level of care.
- Collaboratively support discharge planning by attending the daily IDRs on the units to coordinate the patients' discharge needs.
- Attend all IDRs, and other department meetings that support throughput.
Benefits
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
