Job Details

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.