Care Coordination Social Worker - Case Management

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth at Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Case Manager to oversee an assigned caseload, working from 8am to 4:30pm. You will coordinate post-acute plans with patients, families and care teams to ensure smooth transitions across the health care continuum and high-quality outcomes.

You will collaborate with hospitalists, PCPs and external resources, advocate for patients, address readmission risks, and align care with payer requirements and evidence-based guidelines.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work required.
• 1 year as a Licensed Social Worker and/or health related field placement in Master's level Social Work Program required.
• 2 years in case management preferred.
• 3 years as a Licensed Social Worker preferred.
• Experience in management of behavioral health patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with patients/caregivers early in the inpatient/outpatient episode for discharge planning and post-acute interventions.
• Assesses readmission risk and barriers to care outpatient, including home support and medication management.
• Facilitates hand-offs between hospitalists, specialists and PCP; coordinates communications with payers for authorizations.
• Promotes collaborative care and maintains Case Management metrics; manages caseloads.
• Advocates for patients using applicable laws, regulations and insurance benefits.

Education

Masters in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license

Certified Case Manager

Job description

HonorHealth at Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Case Manager to oversee an assigned caseload, working from 8am to 4:30pm. You will coordinate post-acute plans with patients, families and care teams to ensure smooth transitions across the health care continuum and high-quality outcomes.

You will collaborate with hospitalists, PCPs and external resources, advocate for patients, address readmission risks, and align care with payer requirements and evidence-based guidelines.