Social Worker Discharge Planner
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Job Location:
Columbia, IN - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 29 - 38
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary:The Discharge Planner provides discharge planning and coordination for a group of patients in support of the social work and case management departments. Works directly with patients families and referral/community resources to address the various needs and barriers surrounding patient discharge planning (financial clinical psycho-social logistical etc.). This position also supports communication with external agencies to provide referrals and ensure a smooth transition from the LTACH acute hospital to the post-hospital setting. Works closely with admissions coordinators RN Case Managers and clinical teams to refine discharge plans and options.
The Discharge Planner performs a variety of tasks related to coordinating care. A high degree of creativity and initiative is required to ensure that patients unique needs are met in the most appropriate timely and cost-effective manner. The ideal candidate must be highly detail-oriented and goal-oriented with superior analytic critical-thinking and time-management skills. They must have a positive empathetic personality and the ability to work effectively with others as part of a multidisciplinary team in a complex care environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are vital to the success of the Discharge Planner who must also consistently display a professional attitude when faced with challenging cases.
Requirements for Discharge Planner / Social Worker:
- 2-year associate degree in a health-related field or bachelors (Social Work preferred) or clinical license (such as LPN RN RT PT OT or similar)
- Minimum of 1 year experience with patient care and interaction preferably in an LTACH or Acute care hospital setting
- Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Strong computer skills preferred
About us:
Landmark Hospitals is a privately owned critical care hospital system with locations across the Southeastern United States. Landmark Hospitals specializes in providing the highest level of care for medically complex patients who stay with us for an average of 25-30 days. We are proud of the healing that happens here made possible by our amazing employees. We offer our employees a collaborative supportive work environment competitive benefits and flexibility all found only in a boutique hospital setting.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
A Landmark critical care hospital is the preferred referral hospital for patients needing acute medical care following a hospital discharge.
