Inpatient Social Work Care Manager Relief

Case Management Society of America (CMSA) ®; Kansas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Inpatient Social Work Care Manager to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on providing holistic care to patients with complex psychosocial needs, ensuring they receive the support necessary for successful transitions of care. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes through effective care coordination and discharge planning. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a community that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work required with 3+ years of hospital social work experience.
• Expertise in crisis intervention and psychosocial assessments.

Responsibilities

• Intervene with patients having complex psychosocial needs and assist with discharge planning.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centered care.

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Care Coordination

Discharge Planning

Patient Advocacy

Education

Masters in Social Work (MSW)

Tools

Electronic Diet Office System

Job description

Inpatient Social Work Care Manager Relief, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for willingly learns new skills and techniques. Demonstrates knowledge and competency with electronic diet office system, age specific considerations, patient diets, and allergies.

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: Days

Various Days/weekends available for pickup

Location: 9100 W 74TH ST, Shawnee Mission, 66204

The community you’ll be caring for:

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Social Work Care Manager intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs, funding sources and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special assistance programs and agencies, and/or require assistance with transitions of care or discharge planning. In addition, offer crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations. This role will receive referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members (including physicians, RN Care Managers, staff nurses, and other members of the care team).

The Social Work Care Manager, in collaboration with the patient/family, care manager nurses, nurses, physicians and the interdisciplinary team, ensures patient-centered care coordination through the continuum of care. The Social Work Care Manager ensures efficient and cost-effective care through appropriate resources monitoring and clinical care escalations. The Social Worker is under the general supervision of the Care Management Supervisor or Manager and is responsible for patient evaluations of post-hospital needs; development of a transition of care plans and initiation of the implementation of the transitions of care plans prior to the discharge of the patient. The Social Work Care Manager is responsible for optimal patient flow/throughput to enhance continuity of care, smooth and safe transitions, patient satisfaction, patient safety, readmission prevention and length of stay management. The Social Work Care Manager communicates daily with the interdisciplinary team during daily multidisciplinary rounds. Care coordination, discharge planning, transitions of care planning are core competencies of this role. The Social Work Care Manager facilitates the collaborative management of patient care across the continuum, intervening to remove barriers to timely and efficient care delivery and reimbursement. The Social Work Care Manager provides education to nurses, physicians and the interdisciplinary team on issues related to utilization of resources, medical necessity, CMS CoP for Discharge Planning and care coordination. The Social Work Care Manager is knowledgeable of post-hospital care and services available to the patient including, but not limited to the following: Home Health, Infusion Services, Durable Medical Equipment, Palliative Care, Hospice, Outpatient Services, Transitions of Care Clinics, Transitional Care supportive programs and clinics, follow up appointments, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Rehabilitation Services and Facilities and Community-based Organizations. The Social Work Care Manager adheres to departmental and system goals, objectives, policies and procedures and ensures quality patient care and regulatory compliance. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Psychosocial Assessment and Interventions

- Assesses patient's and family's psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, assisting those coping with adjusting to significant life transitions

- Intervenes with patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability; accesses and mobilizes family/community resources to meet identified needs

- Serves as a resource to provide information and intervention related to treatment decisions, terminal illnesses and end of life issues

- Provides grief counseling and crisis intervention skills

• Provides assessment and reporting interventions in child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, adult/elderly abuse, child protection, sexual assault, and human trafficking as appropriate.
• Provides consult services for patients who may possibly lack decision making capacity. Follows the guardianship (temporary/permanent) policies and procedures and coordinates with Care Management leadership throughout the process
• Provides consult services for foster care and adoptions.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Required Qualifications:

1. Masters in Social Work (MSW)
2. Minimum three (3) years experience in hospital/medical social work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Care Management discharge planning experience
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines pertinent to care management
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW)
• ACM/CCM certification

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.