Clinical Social Worker BSW — Care Coordination & Resources

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Clinical Social Worker under supervision to assist patients and families in resolving medically related problems by coordinating resources within a specialty service area. The role emphasizes compassionate, accountable, respectful, and excellent care aligned with the organization’s values.

The incumbent will support discharge planning and utilization management in a comprehensive academic health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program; related fields may be considered with experience.
• At least one year of relevant healthcare or managed care experience.
• Knowledge of aging, development stages, and cultural patterns in care.
• Understanding of health care delivery systems; experience with utilization management desirable.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and families to assess needs within family context.
• Develops service plans and coordinates services per plan.
• Maintains documentation and statistics of case activity.
• Manages referrals to community agencies and programs and coordinates discharge planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Aging process understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Clinical Social Worker under supervision to assist patients and families in resolving medically related problems by coordinating resources within a specialty service area. The role emphasizes compassionate, accountable, respectful, and excellent care aligned with the organization’s values.

The incumbent will support discharge planning and utilization management in a comprehensive academic health system.