Social Worker II

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

In collaboration with patient / family, physicians and the interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker II is responsible for coordination of patient-centered care and service delivery to facilitate optimal transitions and progression in care. The social worker is responsible for coordination and collaboration of care with patient, caregiver, physician and other members of the health care management team. The social worker collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team and involves the patient / family in the plan of care and responsible for coordinating and monitoring social work activities for the department and works closely with management to identify and resolve care issues. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

In collaboration with patient / family, physicians and the interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker II is responsible for coordination of patient-centered care and service delivery to facilitate optimal transitions and progression in care. The social worker is responsible for coordination and collaboration of care with patient, caregiver, physician and other members of the health care management team. The social worker collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team and involves the patient / family in the plan of care and responsible for coordinating and monitoring social work activities for the department and works closely with management to identify and resolve care issues. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Demonstrates values and standards of the social work profession and performs and participates as part of the Case Management team to support in a collaborative effort to facilitate quality patient care. This role integrates and coordinates various aspects of service delivery, care facilitation, service access, and discharge and post-discharge activities
• Completes an initial screen of all assigned patients to identify readmission risks, patient strengths and needs related to clinical resource utilization and transition planning; initiates, completes and documents transition planning for patients in assigned caseload.
• Communicates necessary information to stakeholders and educates patients and families.
• Plans effectively to meet patient needs, manages length of stay, and promotes efficient utilization of resources (fiscal, human, environmental, equipment and services).
• Advocates for the safe discharge of patient to home or community resource, and supports preventive and follow-up care post-discharge
• Maintains reliable systems to document, track, and monitor assigned cases.

Education / Formal Training Requirements

Work Experience Requirements

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Supervision Provided by this Position

Physical Demands

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Education :

Master's Degree : Social Work (Required)

Work Experience : Certifications :

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.