Discharge Planner

Houston Transitional Care

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Bachelor's degree in social work or human services
2 years supervised social work experience in healthcare
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Houston Transitional Care is seeking a Discharge Planner to assist residents and their families in navigating healthcare decisions, achieving independence, and enhancing overall well-being. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services, along with relevant experience in a healthcare setting

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on establishing courses of action and setting goals with residents and their families to achieve the highest practicable level of self-care.
  • Essential duties include coordinating discharge planning with appropriate agencies, securing assistive devices, and assisting residents with health care decisions.
  • The position requires providing medically related social services and emotional support to address psychological needs and difficulties coping with physical disabilities.

Matching Summary

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Houston Transitional Care is seeking a Discharge Planner to assist residents and their families in navigating healthcare decisions, achieving independence, and enhancing overall well-being. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services, along with relevant experience in a healthcare setting.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Human Services
  • 2 years supervised social work experience in healthcare
  • Strong verbal communication and listening skills
  • Ability to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams
  • Experience developing care plans for residents

Nice-to-have

  • MSW degree preferred
  • Knowledge of PCC software
  • Proactive problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with community resource acquisition
  • Ability to provide emotional support during grief

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Human Services
  • 2 years of supervised social work experience in healthcare
  • MSW preferred
  • Knowledge of PCC system

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