Care Management Social Worker

Vetted Solutions; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a PRN/As Needed Care Manager to coordinate patient care across the continuum in Joplin, Missouri. You will support safe transitions, appropriate resource utilization, and strong patient advocacy while working with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing care plans, coordinating post-acute services, educating patients and families, and documenting activities in the EMR, while upholding compassionate, patient-centered values.

Qualifications

• Strong assessment, care planning and patient advocacy skills.
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and with community resources.
• Excellent communication and education skills for patients and families.
• Proficiency with EMR documentation and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of care transitions and resource coordination for safe discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical and psychosocial assessments to identify needs and risks.
• Develop individualized care plans and support care coordination.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and community partners to optimize outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, resources, and next steps.
• Arrange and coordinate post-acute services and follow-up care.
• Address barriers to care and assist with discharge planning.
• Document care activities and outcomes accurately in the EMR.
• Uphold compassionate, patient-centered values in all interactions.

Skills

Assessment & care planning

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Communication & education

EMR documentation

Care transitions knowledge

Job description

PRN/As Needed Care Manager

Coordinate patient care across the continuum to support safe transitions, appropriate resource utilization, and strong patient advocacy.

PRN/As Needed Care Manager

Coordinate patient care across the continuum to support safe transitions, appropriate resource utilization, and strong patient advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical and psychosocial assessments to identify needs and risks.
• Develop individualized care plans and support care coordination.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and community partners to optimize outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, resources, and next steps.
• Arrange and coordinate post-acute services and follow-up care.
• Address barriers to care and assist with complex discharge planning.
• Document care activities and outcomes accurately in the EMR.
• Uphold compassionate, patient-centered values in all interactions.

Qualifications/Skills

• Strong assessment, care-planning, and patient advocacy skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and with community resources.
• Excellent communication and education skills for patients and families.
• Proficiency with EMR documentation and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of care transitions and resource coordination for safe discharge.