Care Management Social Worker

AdventHealth; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Ocala, Florida seeks an experienced Social Worker to assess discharge needs in inpatient, observation, and emergency settings. You will coordinate post-acute care, arrange services, and communicate with families and payors to ensure timely transitions.

Requirements include a Master's in social work, LCSW or LMHC licensure, and 2+ years in social work; acute care experience is preferred. This full-time role offers day shifts and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's in social work required.
• 2+ years of social work experience required.
• Acute care setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ and families’ discharge needs to avoid delays.
• Develop discharge plans and arrange post-acute care services.
• Communicate with payors for authorization of post-acute care.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary rounds to coordinate care.
• Advocate for patient and family decisions and rights.

Skills

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Master's in social work

Job description

Our Promise To You

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Our Promise To You

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

1500 SW 1ST AVE

City

OCALA

State

Florida

Postal Code

34471

Job Description

Schedule: 8AM - 6:30PM weekdays and every other weekend Assesses patients’ and families’ wholistically for discharge planning needs in the inpatient, observation and/or emergency departments, including prior functioning, support systems, financial, and psychosocial in a timely fashion to avoid delays in discharge planning. Reviews the medical record, including medications, history and physical, labs, and progress notes and incorporates the clinical, social, and financial factors into the transition of care plan. Develops discharge plans with appropriate contingency plans throughout the hospital stay to ensure timely care coordination and progression of care, making arrangements for post-acute care services and facilities as well as community care for social needs. Leverages technology and follows standard work and best practices to communicate with post-acute care services and facilities to ensure patient care information is communicated for continuity of care, medical records are complete, and discharge reconciliation is accurate. Communicates with Payors patient’s needs for authorization for post-acute care as needed. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary rounds to review changes in patient status, progression and level of care, and discharge plans for all assigned patients to identify resources necessary at discharge and ensure a timely transition, escalating care delays to leadership as appropriate. Communicates with and educates patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness and mobilizes family/community resources to meet identified needs while advocating for patient and family empowerment in making health care decisions and accessing needed services. Assesses readmitted patients for the patient’s and family’s perceived reasons for the readmission. Organizes and facilitates patient and family care conferences with the multidisciplinary team. Documents discharge planning evaluation, ongoing assessment, discharge plans, MDRs, barriers to progression of care, avoidable days, and patient and family needs according to standard work. Provides patient and family advocacy, and support patient’s choice and patient rights during hospitalization. Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Master's in social work [Required]

Work Experience

• 2+ social work [Required]
• Experience in acute care setting preferred

Licenses And Certifications

• Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW) [Required] OR
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) [Required]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$49,307.53 - $91,705.34

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.