Care Management Social Worker Exempt

AdventHealth; Colorado; On-site; USD 54,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is seeking a qualified social worker to assess discharge planning needs for inpatients, observation and/or emergency department patients. You will develop discharge plans, coordinate post-acute services, and communicate with payors to secure authorizations as needed.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, 2+ years of social work experience, and either an LCSW or LMHC licensure. This is a full-time, day-shift, on-site position located in Hinsdale, IL.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• 2+ social work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients’ and families’ discharge planning needs.
• Develops discharge plans and coordinates post-acute care services.
• Communicates with Payors for authorization for post-acute care as needed.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary rounds to review patient status and discharge plans.

Skills

Clinical Social Work

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining UChicago Medicine 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. UChicago Medicine 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: 120 N OAK ST City: HINSDALE State: Illinois Postal Code: 60521

Job Description:

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 [Required] Field of Study: in Social Work Work Experience: 2+ social work [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

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

Physical Requirements:

(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$53,872.00 - $109,241.60

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.