Hospital Social Worker - Case Management (BSW)

Baptist; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Oxford, MS is seeking a Social Worker for Case Management Administration to manage patient care, facilitate safe transitions, and ensure optimal resource utilization across the continuum of care.

The role partners with patients and families, providing psychosocial assessments and education to support hospitalization and post-acute needs, while coordinating with the care team to meet discharge goals.

Qualifications

• BSW degree from an accredited school of social work.
• 2 years clinical experience as a social worker in medical/clinical setting.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment when triggered to identify the patient's health goals and coordinate services with the RN Case Manager for an effective transition plan.
• Meet directly with patient/family on an ongoing basis as identified.
• Identify the need for patient/family regarding Social / Psychosocial issues that need to be addressed.
• Build on the discharge planning assessment in developing, coordinating, implementing and revising a care plan to ensure good transition management and continuity of care.
• Collaborates with the physician and all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate care and assist in meeting discharge goals.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Resource coordination

Diversity & cultural sensitivity

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work

BSW graduate of an accredited school of social work

Job description

Baptist in Oxford, MS is seeking a Social Worker for Case Management Administration to manage patient care, facilitate safe transitions, and ensure optimal resource utilization across the continuum of care.

The role partners with patients and families, providing psychosocial assessments and education to support hospitalization and post-acute needs, while coordinating with the care team to meet discharge goals.