Interim Social Worker

Overview

• Serve as a Social Work Care Coordinator, focusing on patient care progression and discharge planning.
• Address psychosocial and health needs to ensure quality care and cost-effective outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care transitions.
• Advocate for patients by considering their choices, cultural needs, and socioeconomic barriers.
• Enhance patient experiences through effective communication and coordination.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, standards, and regulations.
• Work on-site to provide direct support to patients and families.
• Contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Coordinate patient care and discharge planning for identified cases.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care delivery.
• Identify and address psychosocial needs and barriers to care transitions.
• Promote compliance with hospital policies and applicable regulations.
• Advocate for patient preferences and cultural considerations.
• Enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and support.
• Collaborate with post-acute service providers for seamless transitions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care coordination activities.

Job Requirements

• Master of Social Work degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of care coordination and discharge planning processes.
• Familiarity with hospital policies and regulatory compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to address cultural, spiritual, and socioeconomic factors in care planning.
• Proficiency in working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to enhancing patient experiences and outcomes.