Case Manager Social Worker II

100 Georgetown Hospital System; Country Club Estates (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is seeking a Case Manager/Social Worker II to coordinate resources and services for patients across the health system. The role supports efficient care delivery, improves patient outcomes, and aligns with the triple aim of better care, better health, and lower costs.

Based at our facilities with flexibility to float within the system, you’ll work closely with nurses, social work colleagues, medical staff, and managers to ensure appropriate interventions and timely service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and three additional years of experience
• Required or Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources and services to meet individual patient needs and costs

Skills

Case Management

Outcomes-focused

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Team collaboration

Independent work

Analytical skills

Patient placement outcomes

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Database management

Job description

Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Case Manager/Social Worker II

Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team.

As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview

The Social Worker is primarily responsible for the coordination of resources and services in response to individual patient needs and fiscal realities. Primary home base will be established but flexibility to float to various facilities within the Tidelands Health system as may be needed.

What you will do

• Complete Patient Choice Form
• Responsible for tracking clinical service utilization of specific patients from admitting to discharge. Tracking includes the concurrent collection of data, and analysis for appropriateness and timing of interventions
• Provides practical interpretation of the analysis for nurses, multi-disciplinary teams, medical staff and managers as the findings and recommendations relate to the individual patient’s outcomes, the health plan coverage, and the overall costs for both the patient and the hospital
• Responsible for impacting the timely delivery of services, the length of stay and the appropriateness of treatment while supporting the triple aim of improving the patient experience, improving patient outcomes, and effectively managing the cost of care

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and three additional years of experience
• Required or Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

Required Experience Qualifications

• Minimum three years Case management/social work experience in health care delivery acute care setting

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Case Management and outcomes
• Knowledge in acute care level psychosocial intervention and practices
• Able to work independently, adjust priorities often and establish rapport quickly
• Demonstrated experience in diplomacy and ability to contribute to team goal setting and program development
• Proven communication skills, both verbal and written
• Expertise in facilitation of dysfunctional family and patient placement outcomes
• Basic computer knowledge and skills required to manage multiple databases

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker - South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
• Required or License Master Social Worker - South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

Physical Demand

Light Physical Demand

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.

At Tidelands Health, we are united by a single, shared mission: We help people live better lives through better health. It’s a commitment embodied in the extraordinary care we provide our patients and the award-winning workplace that welcomes our team every day. A proud not-for-profit organization, we are the largest health care provider in our beautiful coastal region of South Carolina.

Enjoy year-round access to the Myrtle Beach area’s warm, sunny climate and outstanding quality of life as you fulfill your professional dreams. Here, you’ll find a workplace culture built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done. Discover what it’s like to work for an organization that values who you are as much as we appreciate what you do.