Associate Care Manager

Northwell Health; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manhasset is seeking a Social Worker to provide direct services to patients, assist with discharge planning, and maintain documentation. The role involves working closely with care managers and interdisciplinary teams to facilitate patient goals and needs.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists care managers with cases requiring emergency intervention.
• Identifies unmet biopsychosocial needs and assists patients.
• Maintains documentation in the patient chart according to requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Job Description

Provides direct services to individuals regarding concrete services and entitlements; assists with some aspects of discharge planning. Provides information to both “walk-in” patients and telephone inquiries. Oversees special workshops and socialization groups.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists care managers with cases requiring emergency intervention; discusses, with the social worker, care plan and means to facilitate patients’ goals.
• Identifies unmet biopsychosocial needs and under the supervision of coordinator; assists patients to meet those needs effectively.
• Maintains documentation in the patient chart in accordance with department requirements; prepares and submits reports as required.
• Maintains related records and charts progress notes; documents the nature and extent of interventions made; makes copies of records for the Unit file.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings for discussion and implementation of plans of care.
• Arranges patient transportation for program attendance and special trips or events; communicates with transport companies to arrange service.
• Maintains documentation of case activity in the patient chart in accordance with hospital requirements.
• Maintains current available treatment resource referrals and appropriate utilization.
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with patients and families.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related, are not essential functions.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work required, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience required.