Care Transitions Social Worker & Advocate

Ascension; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is hiring to coordinate the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for patients from admission to discharge. You will create comprehensive care plans that align with patient and family values, serve as a resource for assessment and treatment of psychosocial needs, and advocate for necessary resources to remove barriers to care.

The role requires Wisconsin licensure credentials for counseling or social work with a preference for Case Manager certification.

Qualifications

• Required Credential(s): One or more of the following: Licensed Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Counselor credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Social Worker credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred Credential(s): Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for patient from admission to discharge.
• Creates plan for care across the continuum, integrating patient/family preferences and values.
• Serves as a resource to assess, evaluate, recommend and treat legal, neglect, substance abuse, crisis, psychosocial and various adjustment needs.
• Advocates for resources and removal of barriers.
• Maintains ongoing dialog with supervisor and care transition team members to ensure effective implementation and reevaluation of health plan.
• Acts as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, complex level of care recommendations, and services as they relate to diagnoses, and treatment options for post-discharge care.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Ascension is hiring to coordinate the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for patients from admission to discharge. You will create comprehensive care plans that align with patient and family values, serve as a resource for assessment and treatment of psychosocial needs, and advocate for necessary resources to remove barriers to care.

The role requires Wisconsin licensure credentials for counseling or social work with a preference for Case Manager certification.