What are the responsibilities and job description for the Discharge Planner MSW position at The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System?
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Highlights: Summary: The Discharge Planner shall coordinate care of an assigned caseload of patients through collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other health professionals to facilitate efficient utilization of clinical resources, optimal clinical and continuing care, as well as financial outcomes. This individual shall be responsible for providing a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's and family's comprehensive human service needs through communication and available resources. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role. Education / Experience:Masters Degree in Social Work required. Minimum 3 years of hospital experience preferred. Knowledge of case management. Experience with skilled nursing facility, home health, hospice, child/adult/elder abuse and neglect, and rehabilitation preferred. License / Certification: Active LCSW or LGSW or obtain within 12 months in position required, CCM or ACM Case Management certifications preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Able to maintain a professional and customer-centric composure in difficult or challenging situations. • Must possess basic computer skills. • Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills. • Ability to effectively communicate with people from various backgrounds throughout the organization. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Ability to prioritize workload to achieve maximum efficiency. • Must be able to function in high-stress environment subject to frequent interruptions and changing priorities. • Excellent organization and time management skills • Knowledgeable in use of appropriate infection control or isolation techniques when necessary. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting for 30% of the workday and mobility 70% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation. Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center South Job: Discharge Planner MSW Discharge Planner, MSW Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.