Case Management Social Worker

Case Management Social Worker

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work
• OR Master’s of Science in Social Administration (MSSA)
• Current state licensure as a Social Worker
• Eligible licensure includes LSW, LISW, LISW-S
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certification as a Case Manager within one year of eligibility from an approved professional organization preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients to ensure a timely discharge and provide appropriate connection with post-discharge care providers.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team about the discharge planning status of all patients referred.
• Educate patients, family and physician regarding post-acute options and address freedom of choice and financial concerns.
• Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment and interventions and makes treatment recommendations to engage patients and families in adherence to the treatment plan by reducing or eliminating the social, psychological, financial, behavioral, and regulatory barriers to successful medical outcomes.
• Serve as a resource person to provide counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues.
• Advocate for patient and family by providing intervention in cases involving child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse, and sexual assault.
• Advocate for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system and community.
• Meet core social work competencies and adhere to regulations.
• Remain current with regulations which impact the care of patients and regulatory compliance.
• Promote individual, professional growth and development and meet mandatory and continuing education requirements.
• Support department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of experience in healthcare systems to include exposure to and experience in pre-acute care.
• Hospital Social Work experience.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills necessary to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
• Show ability to work independently and with teams.
• Must be flexible, open-minded, and adaptable to change.