Discharge Planning Case Manager

Henry Ford Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Case Manager for the West Bloomfield area to join a hospital-based patient-centered care team. You will lead identification, assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, and advocacy to meet patient and family health care needs and promote safe transitions across the care continuum.

The ideal candidate has a nursing or social work background with 3+ years of clinical experience, strong communication, and expertise in discharge planning and care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or Master's in Social Work.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal abilities across all organization levels.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills; proficient computer skills.
• Experience with discharge planning, home health care, rehabilitative medicine, or managed care preferred.
• Knowledge of preventive service guidelines, clinical practice guidelines, and case management principles.
• Knowledge of medical ethics and legal aspects of case management.
• Understanding of social determinants of health and facilitating community resources.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, plan, facilitate, and advocate for patient care options and services.
• Coordinate care to ensure safe transitions and optimal health outcomes.
• Collaborate with care teams to meet patient and family needs across the care continuum.

Skills

Communication

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

MSW or Master’s in Social Work

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Case Manager for the West Bloomfield area to join a hospital-based patient-centered care team. You will lead identification, assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, and advocacy to meet patient and family health care needs and promote safe transitions across the care continuum.

The ideal candidate has a nursing or social work background with 3+ years of clinical experience, strong communication, and expertise in discharge planning and care