Discharge Planner

Gateway Post Acute

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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
** Gateway Post Acute is seeking a Discharge Planner to assist residents in achieving independence and well-being through social services and care planning. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services, along with two years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves establishing courses of action and setting goals with residents and their families to achieve the highest practicable level of self-care.
  • Essential duties include providing medically related social services, emotional support, and assisting with health care decisions for residents.
  • The position requires coordinating discharge planning with appropriate agencies and entities while maintaining strong working relationships with other departments.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Gateway Post Acute is seeking a Discharge Planner to assist residents in achieving independence and well-being through social services and care planning. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services, along with two years of 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 interdisciplinary teams
  • Experience with PCC software preferred

Nice-to-have

  • MSW degree preferred
  • Proactive and persistent work style
  • Objectivity and confidentiality handling
  • Counseling residents and families through grief
  • Community resource networking skills

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 preferred

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