Discharge Planner MSW EH/EMH

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides counseling and discharge planning services to patients who are in need of ongoing medical and/or psychosocial care following discharge. In collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, assesses medical needs of the patient and offers suggestions regarding follow-up care options. Prepares and updates social work medical records including nature of discharge needs, resources available, patient and family response to recommendations and the final discharge plans arranged. Directs patients to designated community agencies or resources, as necessary.

Discharge Planner Inpatient

Location: Elmhurst Hospital 155 E Brush Hill Road Elmhurst, IL.

Hours: Part Time Days Work 40 hours in a 2 week pay period. Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Rotate weekends every 5th. Rotate holidays rotate.

Benefits: Yes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Required Education and/or Experience:

Master’s degree in Social Work

Minimum one year medical social work experience in a health care setting or a clinical rotation in an acute care hospital setting

Preferred Education and/or Experience

Minimum one year previous hospital social work experience

Required License and/or Certification:

Current State of Illinois Social Worker (LSW or LCSW) licensure