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Stafford Springs, Connecticut

Discharge Planner - Social Worker

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Johnson Memorial Hospital is looking for LMSW Social Worker / Discharge Planner to join our Case Management team.

The Social Worker is responsible for assessing and providing direct Social Work services and interventions to patients and families in the hospital setting upon admission and throughout discharge. You Will Be Responsible For: Provide ongoing case management support to the patients.

Assesses patient's needs and develops discharge care plans. Communicate effectively with staff, colleagues, patients, and family members. Utilizes standard Social Work intervention techniques collaborating with patients and families. Work as a resource to other staff members.

Minimum Requirements: MSW degree from an accredited School of Social Work required. CT State Social Work Licensure LMSW preferred Certification in case management (CCM) and certification in Continuity of Care – advanced (ACCC) preferred.

Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care regulations and trends Experience with utilization management, home care, community resources, and rehabilitation beneficial. Highlights Engaged supportive Leadership.

Mission-Driven Team Environment Part-time 16 hours, Weekends About Trinity Health Of New England | Johnson Memorial Hospital Johnson Memorial Hospital provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts.

The 92-bed hospital have been anchor institutions in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.

By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker is responsible for assessing patients and families upon admission and throughout discharge, providing direct Social Work services and interventions. This includes ongoing case management support and developing comprehensive discharge care plans based on patient needs.

Requirements

A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited school is required, along with preferred LMSW licensure in Connecticut. Candidates should ideally possess knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and certifications like CCM or ACCC are beneficial.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Discharge PlanningPatient AssessmentCare Plan Development

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 36% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution43 jobs · 36 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,543 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Stafford Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$365k
Typical market rent
$2,000/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.