Medical Social Worker

Trinity Health

2 days ago

Wilmington, DelawareFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Trinity Health as a Medical Social Worker – Acute Care, No Weekends in United States.

Key Responsibilities

as follows: Establish accountability for data-driven quality care, service and financial outcomes related to patient transitions of care.

Set priorities for improving processes and outcomes related to patient care transitions.

Requirements

Qualifications: Candidate must have a Masters in Social Work (MSW) At least 1 year experience providing social work services in an acute care setting required.

Strong leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills, as well as, solid oral and written communication skills.

Position Highlights and.

Benefits & Compensation

Manages the placement process into inpatient facilities.

Reviews financial resources for long term placement and provides education to the patient/family.

Also develops plans for transfer to SNF, acute rehabilitation facilities, assisted living, inpatient substance abuse centers and inpatient psychiatric hospitals.

Facilitates patient/family and provider meetings as necessary to develop and plan strategies related to psychosocial and economic issues, particularly those related to care progression and transition.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Trinity Health in United States.

Key Skills

Discharge planningMedical record documentationPatient assessmentCrisis interventionCase managementMultidisciplinary collaborationMedicaid application assistancePsychosocial assessmentCare coordinationRegulatory complianceInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsLeadershipData-driven quality care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker at Trinity Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Trinity Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Wilmington, Delaware.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Discharge planning, Medical record documentation, Patient assessment, Crisis intervention, Case management, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Medicaid application assistance, Psychosocial assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker monitors patient progress, facilitates timely discharge planning, and coordinates care with the multidisciplinary team. They also assess psychosocial needs, manage inpatient facility placements, and ensure documentation complies with regulatory standards.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Mental Health Coverage, Paid Time Off, 403B Retirement, Education Assistance, Voluntary Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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