Discharge Planner MSW EH/EMH Inpatient

Edward-Elmhurst Health

Job Overview

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: Edward Hospital 801 S. Washington Street Naperville, IL.

Hours: Full Time Will work 80 hours in a 2 week payperiod. 8:00am-5:00pm Rotate Weekends/Holidays

Benefits: Yes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Required Education, Skills 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, Skills 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

Location: Edward-Elmhurst Health · CARE COORDINATION
Schedule: Full time, Days, 8a-5p

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