Case Management - Social Worker Discharge Planner
Energy Plaza - Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Overview
Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Any Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage: None Category: Health Care
Description
Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Social Worker Discharge Planner to join our team!
Job Summary:
A hospital social worker/discharge planner supports patients and families by coordinating safe discharge plans, connecting them with community resources, and addressing social, emotional, and practical needs during hospitalization.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient assessment — Evaluate patients' social, emotional, financial, and support needs to identify barriers to discharge.
Discharge planning — Develop individualized discharge plans, arrange follow-up care, and coordinate services such as home health, rehabilitation, or long-term care.
Resource coordination — Connect patients and families with community agencies, financial assistance, transportation, and support programs.
Interdisciplinary collaboration — Work closely with nurses, physicians, case managers, and therapists to ensure smooth transitions of care.
Patient advocacy — Ensure patient rights are upheld and help families navigate complex healthcare systems.
Documentation — Maintain accurate, timely records of assessments, plans, and interventions.
About Mountain View:
Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.
Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
- Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital
Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification
Qualifications
Education/Certification: Must be a Licensed Social Worker with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work.
Experience: Knowledge of medical terminology, hospital workflows, and community resources, preferred.
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This position is listed as part time and onsite.