Social Worker, Healthcare Administration

Hospital-Based | Full-Time | Monday–Friday

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Medical Social Worker to join a hospital-based care team. This role is ideal for a licensed social worker who thrives in a fast-paced inpatient/unit setting and is passionate about supporting patients through effective discharge planning and care coordination.

The Medical Social Worker will work directly within a hospital unit, managing a daily caseload of approximately 25 patients
. In this role, you will collaborate closely with a Nurse Case Manager (NCM) and the broader multidisciplinary care team to ensure safe, timely, and appropriate discharges. This is a hands-on, patient-facing position within a hospital environment —
not an office or outpatient setting
.

We are open to newer LMSWs as long as they are comfortable working in a hospital/unit setting and managing a high-volume caseload. Candidates with prior hospital experience are strongly preferred.

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for hospitalized patients
• Manage discharge planning for an assigned caseload of approximately 25 patients per day
• Coordinate post-acute services, community resources, and follow-up care
• Collaborate daily with Nurse Case Managers, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members
• Address barriers to discharge including housing, insurance, transportation, and social support needs
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and education to patients and families
• Ensure documentation is completed accurately and timely in accordance with hospital policies
• Advocate for patient needs while maintaining compliance with regulatory and ethical standards

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) – required
• Comfortable working in a hospital/unit-based setting
• Ability to manage a fast-paced workload and high patient volume
• Strong communication, organization, and care coordination skills

• Monday–Friday
• 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Inpatient hospital/unit setting
• High collaboration with clinical staff
• Patient-centered, team-oriented care model