Case Manager SW, PRN

Unity-Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health in Searcy, AR seeks a licensed social worker to lead discharge planning and case management. The role focuses on assessing patient needs, coordinating services, and ensuring safe, timely post-hospital care.

You will work with physicians and staff to improve patient outcomes, reduce lengths of stay where possible, and uphold quality care within the Social Work Services Department. A bachelor’s degree and AR license are required, with 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work required.
• Arkansas social worker license required.
• 1–3 years experience in social work.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify need for social work services.
• Coordinate discharge planning and case management.
• Improve health, safety and well-being outcomes for customers.
• Oversee Social Work Services Department activities.
• Develop and implement department policies and procedures.

Skills

Discharge planning

Case management

Geriatrics knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Arkansas social worker license

Job description

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Searcy, AR, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4293

Education

Graduate of an accredited college or university with at least a bachelor’s degree in social work. Holds a current Arkansas license as a social worker.

Training and Experience

One to three years experience in social work field.

Job Knowledge

Knowledge of psychosocial needs of families and individuals of all age groups, including neonates and infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric populations, related to the impact of illness, hospital admission, diagnosis, treatment, discharge and post-hospital care. Knowledge of community organizations and/or resources. Knowledge of medical terminology and related medical social work knowledge desirable.

Safety Sensitive

YES

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

DESCRIPTION

Responsible for assessment and identification of need for the provision of social work, discharge planning and case management services to the organization’s customers for the purpose of ensuring positive outcomes for customers’ health, safety and well-being. Responsible, jointly with other case management team members, physicians and staff for ongoing post-hospital care planning which is timely and appropriate and which increases customer satisfaction, reduces unnecessary length of inpatient hospitalization and effectively provides for continued quality care. Responsible for the management of the activities of the Social Work Services Department. Accountable for insuring the quality of services rendered within the Social Work Services Department’s scope of services, and accordingly, the planning development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, programs, services, goals and objectives in keeping with the organization’s philosophy and culture. This position requires knowledge in the care of patients served as indicated: Infant-adolescent is 0 to 17 years, Adult is 18 years to 65 years and Geriatric is 65 years and above.