Behavioral Health Care Coordinator - Social Worker

Cmhsumner; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke's in Sioux City, IA is seeking a Social Worker Care Coordinator. Hours typically Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, with a focus on managing complex psychosocial and economic co-morbidities and serving as an ambassador between the hospital and community.

The role involves admission assessments, screening for appropriateness, plan of care monitoring, and problem solving to address physical and psychosocial needs. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Social Work Program, MSW required.
• 3 to 5 years experience required.
• Current Iowa LMSW.

Responsibilities

• Provides care coordination and discharge planning services to ensure progression through the continuum of care with community resources.
• Provides information about internal and external resources to patients and families as well as the healthcare team.
• Completes and documents assigned quality audits and avoidable day reporting.
• Engages in process improvement and quality initiatives to ensure high-quality multidisciplinary care.
• Assesses patients in person and integrates family information to determine risks and next level of care needed.
• Improves understanding of the medical diagnosis and plan of care for patients and families.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, social work, and other departments to remove barriers to care.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Social services knowledge

Education

MSW

Job description

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke's in Sioux City, IA is seeking a Social Worker Care Coordinator. Hours typically Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, with a focus on managing complex psychosocial and economic co-morbidities and serving as an ambassador between the hospital and community.

The role involves admission assessments, screening for appropriateness, plan of care monitoring, and problem solving to address physical and psychosocial needs. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.