Discharge Planner / MSW - Full Time Days

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.

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 as needed.

• Masters Degree in Social Work required.

• Three 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.

• Alabama LCSW or LGSW within 12 months in position required

• CCM or ACM Case Management certifications preferred

• 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.