Mercy Medical Center is looking for a Licensed Discharge Planner / Social Worker (LSW /LCSW), to join our Case Management Team.

The Discharge Planner is a licensed medical social worker who works collaboratively with patients, families and the medical team to ensure patients recover and achieve optimal well-being.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Responsible for preforming psychosocial assessments to determine patient care needs
• Provide ongoing case management support to the patients.
• Helps connect patients to resources within the community.
• Vital in assisting and supporting patients who will require discharge planning services.
• Must have extensive knowledge of community-based resources and programs, managed care, insurance authorization processes, medical terminology, and psychosocial aspects of illness and health.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required. Master's Degree Preferred
• License: Valid social work license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Required, minimally at the LSW level Required. LCSW Preferred
• Experience: Two (2) years of related professional experience required. Fieldwork placements may be substituted in place of one (1) year of experience.

Highlights

• Great benefits on Day one
• Competitive pay
• Mission-Driven Team Environment
• Full Time, Rotating weekends

Facility Information

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person