Social Worker II

The Social Worker is responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care, and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient’s resources and right to self-determination.

The individual in this position has overall responsibility for to assess the patient for transition needs including identifying and assessing patients at risk for readmission. Conducts complex psycho-social assessment and intervention to promote timely throughput, safe discharge, and prevent avoidable readmissions.

This position integrates national standards for case management scope of services including: Transition Management promoting appropriate length of stay, readmission prevention, and patient satisfaction; Care Coordination by demonstrating throughput efficiency while assuring care is the right sequence and at appropriate level of care.

Compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, TJC accreditation standards, and Tenet policy; Education provided to physicians, patients, families, and caregivers; and Leads a population of patients by service line and/or leads the team by being a resource to Tenet performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Comprehensive Psychosocial Assessments and Transition Planning - Perform complex psychosocial assessments, reassessments, and interventions to support patient transition and discharge planning.
• Coordinate and Manage Patient Care Transitions - Lead care coordination efforts, develop transition plans, and oversee implementation to ensure safe and effective post-acute care.
• Facilitate Multidisciplinary Collaboration - Lead and facilitate patient care conferences, collaborate with physicians and ancillary departments, and make appropriate referrals to support patient outcomes.
• Educate and Support Patients and Families - Communicate care plans to patients and families, ensure patient education is completed, and connect patients with appropriate community resources and services.
• Maintain Accurate Documentation and Quality Standards - Complete timely and concise case management documentation, maintain accurate patient information, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and support staff development through precepting and mentoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Master of Social Work

Licensure/Certification

• MSW. Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law or regulation in state of practice or policy.
• Active license for state(s) covered.

Preferred

• Experience: 2 years of acute hospital experience.
• Licensure/Certification: Accredited Case Manager (ACM)

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Francis Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Francis Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN.

Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center.

The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents.

The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nations oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety and service excellence. Join our team!