SOCIAL WORKER/DISCHARGE PLANNER, IDH

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SOCIAL WORKER/DISCHARGE PLANNER, IDH

Iredell Health System Statesville, NC May 21, 2026 Counseling Therapy Job Description Apply Description Assists in providing services to patients, their families, or significant others who are in need of help with social, economic, or environmental problems resulting from, or related to their behavioral health diagnosis. Using creative communication strategies, the Social Worker / Discharge Planner will assist IDBH patients to anticipate, identify and overcome barriers within their journey through the healthcare system. The Social Worker / Discharge Planner works closely with the members of the multidisciplinary behavioral health team, including patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, and many other disciplines in the Iredell Health System involved in their care. Assists the patient in understanding their diagnosis, coordinating their treatment plans, seeking assistance from various appropriate social services and assisting the patient in communicating their treatment plan with their family and caregivers, documenting all interactions and outcomes. Partners with a network of community agencies to meet identified psychosocial needs of the patient. Has full access to patient health information. Requirements Bachelor's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work preferred. License or certification in Social Work preferred. MSW or Master in Counseling preferred. Education from an accredited institution required. At least one year of relatable behavioral health social work is required. At least one year experience in counseling is preferred. Experience in Patient Navigation and Discharge Planning is preferred. Understanding of principles and practice of social work. Must have working knowledge of community social and health agencies. Must have knowledge of human behavior and personality dynamics. BCLS certification. Email me jobs like this About Iredell Health System Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital, Iredell Wound & Hyperbaric Center, Iredell Home Health, corporate wellness programs, a skilled nursing facility and a physician network. Iredell offers convenient and easy access to state-of-the-art diagnostics and comprehensive health services. Centers of Excellence include Women's and Children's; Cardiovascular; Cancer Care; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. While more and more independent hospitals are being purchased by large for-profit chains, the leadership of Iredell Health System continue to believe - as did the original trustees who signed the certificate of incorporation- that the community is well-served by a locally-owned, locally-operated hospital. Without shareholders or distant corporate offices, all profits remain in the community to provide services, modern equipment and highly skilled staff. Awards American Heart Association & American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Quality Award American Diabetes Association Diabetes Center Recognition Award The Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center designation American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer Certified Community Cancer Program Blue Cross Blue Shield (Blue Distinction) Distinction Center+ for Hips and Knees & Maternity Care PNC Excellence in Healthcare Award for Quality of Care Charlotte Business Journal (4 consecutive years ) Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte Award Healthiest Employers (2 consecutive years) Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems Top 13 Acute-Care hospitals in North Carolina Healogics Center of Distinction & Center of Excellence Awards Company Profile