Inpatient Social Work Care Manager Relief

AdventHealth; Shawnee (OK); 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 team. This role focuses on providing holistic care to patients with complex psychosocial needs, ensuring seamless transitions of care and effective discharge planning. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention, working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families, fostering a supportive environment that values personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in hospital/medical social work.
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for care management.

Responsibilities

• Intervene with patients who have complex psychosocial needs.
• Coordinate discharge planning and care transitions.

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Care Coordination

Discharge Planning

Patient Advocacy

Education

Masters in Social Work (MSW)

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'remore 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 inShawnee 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 and 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[1]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.

**Category:** Case Management

**Organization:** AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

**Schedule:** Per Diem

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25014722

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.