Care Transitions Social Worker

Bryan College Of Health Sciences; Lincoln, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan College of Health Sciences seeks a Care Management Social Worker to collaborate with the health care team to identify and plan for the complex psychosocial needs of patients and families. The role supports adjustment to chronic health care demands across the continuum and serves as a resource for the inter-disciplinary team.

The incumbent provides crisis intervention, facilitates discharge planning, and contributes to multidisciplinary case management with emphasis on compassionate

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Masters degree in Counseling required.
• Current licensure as LMHP preferred by the State.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the health care team to identify psychosocial needs and plan interventions.
• Complete case management assessments; determine priorities and document plans.
• Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families.
• Assist in discharge planning and coordinate with Discharge Planning staff.
• Maintain professional relationships with the interdisciplinary team and communicate effectively.
• Identify high-risk indicators and address family violence concerns.
• Share knowledge with peers and support care management staff as needed.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

MSW

Counseling degree

LMHP licensure

Job description

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Care Management Social Worker is responsible for collaborating with health care team members to identify and plan for the complex and problematic psychosocial needs of the patient and family.Assists patients and families in adjusting to the demands of chronic health care needs across the continuum.Serves as a resource to the inter-disciplinary team.Provides support and case consultation to other case management team members when complex issues arise.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Completes case management assessments; determines priorities for case management intervention
• and differential treatment needs of patient's and families; documents assessment, plans and
• interventions based upon departmental standards.
• Utilizes knowledge of high-risk indicators to identify all forms of family violence; understands impact
• of different types of chronic illness on the patient and family.
• Provides supportive counseling to patients and families to enhance coping mechanisms.
• Provides crisis intervention services to patients, families and staff; assists patients, families and staff in
• problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Serves as a resource to the inter-disciplinary team and Care Management Discharge Specialists in
• meeting complex needs of patients and families throughout the process of discharge planning.
• Partners with Care Management Discharge Planning staff to assist in identification and resolution of
• complex and problematic discharge planning issues.
• Maintains professional relationships and communicates effectively with other members of the inter
• disciplinary team.
• Initiates communication with peers about clinical practice issues.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from a School of Social WorkORMasters degree in Counseling required.Current certification as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) by the State of Nebraska preferred.Prior case management experience desired.