Case Manager-SW Afternoons

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Case Manager - Social Work (MSW) for the Detroit Main Campus Inpatient Case Management team. The role provides therapeutic intervention and coordinates care for patients and families within the hospital.

You will document in EHRs, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure continuity of care after discharge. A strong background in medical social work, CMS knowledge, and adherence to privacy standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• Three years of clinical social work experience.
• Knowledge of social work practices, chart documentation, referrals.
• Familiarity with general medicine psychiatry and related fields.
• Ability to assess growth and development and life-span needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of CMS and payer requirements is desirable.
• Self-directed, able to work in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic intervention and social work services to patients and families.
• Coordinate services for patients outside the hospital and facilitate continuity of care.
• Document in Electronic Health Records and maintain case records.
• Collaborate with hospital teams and participate in care planning.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to CMS and payer requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Time management

Clinical social work

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Electronic Health Records

CMS knowledge

Networking skills

Job description

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 patient 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 are 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, data base 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/Licenses 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: Evening Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable