Discharge Planner - Social Worker

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Johnson Memorial Hospital is looking for LMSW Social Worker / Discharge Planner to join our Case Management team. The Social Worker is responsible for assessing and providing direct Social Work services and interventions to patients and families in the hospital setting upon admission and throughout discharge.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Provide ongoing case management support to the patients.

• Assesses patient's needs and develops discharge care plans.

• Communicate effectively with staff, colleagues, patients, and family members.

• Utilizes standard Social Work intervention techniques collaborating with patients and families.

• Work as a resource to other staff members.

Minimum Requirements :

• MSW degree from an accredited School of Social Work required.

• CT State Social Work Licensure LMSW preferred

• Certification in case management (CCM) and certification in Continuity of Care – advanced (ACCC) preferred.

• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care regulations and trends

• Experience with utilization management, home care, community resources, and rehabilitation beneficial.

Highlights

• Engaged supportive Leadership.

• Mission-Driven Team Environment

• Per Diem

At Trinity Health Of New England , we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $30.10 - $52.95

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes, if eligible:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage

• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match

• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities

• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

• Well-being Initiative

• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

About Trinity Health Of New England | Johnson Memorial Hospital

Johnson Memorial Hospital provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital have been anchor institutions in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran