Case Manager-Social Worker MIDNIGHTS

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Case Manager Social Worker to provide therapeutic interventions and comprehensive social work services to patients and families, ensuring integrated care during the hospital stay and after discharge. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is essential to address psychosocial needs.

You will support care continuity, document thoroughly, and apply knowledge of medical and psychosocial factors affecting patient functioning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• Three years of clinical social work experience.
• Knowledge of social work practices, chart documentation, referrals, and coordinating hospital and community services.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic intervention and social work services to patients and families to enhance integrated care in hospital and facilitate continuity of care in the community.
• Coordinate services to ensure continuity of care within the hospital and in the community.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to address psychosocial needs and support patient recovery.
• Document in charts, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to policies.

Skills

Social Work

Communication skills

Team collaboration

EHR systems

Education

Master's in Social Work

Tools

EHR software

CMS knowledge

Job description

FULL TIME 40 HOUR (MIDNIGHTS 11:00PM TO 7:30 AM)

General Summary

The Case Manager SW provides therapeutic intervention and social work services to patients and their families to enhance comprehensive, integrated, and uninterrupted care in the hospital and to facilitate continuity of care in the community. Demonstrates positive interpersonal communication with patients, families, visitors, and co-workers in accordance with organization and departmental policies and procedures.

Education/Experience Required

Master's degree in Social Work required. Three (3) years of clinical experience. Knowledge of social work practices, individuals, case recording, chart documentation, community referrals, and effective networking techniques to coordinate services for patients outside of the hospital is required. Familiarity with general medicine, psychiatry, psychology and sociology and how social, familial, economic, and individual factors affect how an individual functions required. Knowledge of child and adult protection laws, state Medicaid guidelines, NASW code of ethics (professional standards), and confidentiality and privacy, as applicable to the area of specialty is desired. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age-specific needs. Ability to make independent decision regarding clinical, psycho-social patient care and to provide input regarding the organization and functioning of the hospital unit required.

Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary to conduct successful counseling, social services, supervision of students, consultation with colleagues and documentation of patient counseling session. Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills. Excellent organization and time management skills. Knowledge of computers, Electronic Health Records, database systems and utilization review/case management documentation systems. Desire to work collaboratively and proactively with healthcare teams and other hospital-based interdisciplinary teams. Knowledge of CMS, commercial payer requirements and hospital financial/reimbursement processes desired. Excellent written/verbal communication skills, critical thinking skills, creative problem-solving skills, good organization, and planning skills. Must be self-directed, have the ability tolerate frequent interruption and work in a fast-paced work environment.

Certifications/Licensures Required

Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) with a valid, unrestricted State of Michigan license. Certification in Case Management (CCM) by the Commission for Case Management Certification (CCMC) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) by the American Case Management Association preferred.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
• Department: Inpatient Case Management
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable