Care Coordinator, Social Worker (PRN) - WEEKDAYS

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta seeks a Care Coordinator to collaborate with neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, families and medical staff to determine the appropriate setting of care and hospitalization. You will assess post-hospital care needs and intervene to ensure efficient clinical resource management.

This role involves discharge planning, utilization review, crisis intervention and psychosocial assessment in a progressive acute care setting, with a schedule of Monday,

Qualifications

• MSW or health-related Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in case management, social services or related field preferred.
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate setting of care and hospitalization for diverse patient groups.
• Assess post-hospital care needs and coordinate resources.
• Involved in discharge planning and utilization review in acute care.
• Provide psychosocial assessment and crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Utilization review

Psychosocial assessment

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

The Care Coordinator will be responsible for working with neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, families, medical staff and community agencies to determine the appropriate setting of care and appropriateness of hospitalization, as well as to assess post hospital care needs. Provides the necessary interventions in order to assure effective and efficient clinical resource management. Provides intervention regarding adjustment to hospitalization, crisis intervention and psychosocial assessment. Will be actively involved in Discharge Planning and Utilization Review in a progressive acute care setting.

Schedule:

• Monday, Thursday, Friday (8 hour (OR) 10 hour shifts)

REQUIRED

1. Masters of Social Work (MSW) OR Bachelor's degree in health-related field.

PREFERRED

1. Three (3) years of experience in case management, social services or related field.
2. One (1) year of experience in utilization review.
3. Certified Case Manager.