MSW Social Work Care Coordinator - Behavioral Health (PFK)

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a social work professional to assess needs, address barriers to care, and support families in setting goals and tracking progress toward them. The role navigates the health care system for high-need patients, supervises care coordination, plans for education, and promotes patient safety and quality of care through ethical practice.

Responsibilities include outreach to physicians, conducting Health Risk Assessments, facilitating team

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field.
• LSW, LPC, LISW or LPCC preferred.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy.

Responsibilities

• Outreach to primary and specialty physicians to identify patients needing care coordination.
• Completes comprehensive Health Risk Assessments and screenings.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration among the healthcare team.
• Develops family-centered care plans and self-management education.
• Manages transitions across settings and coordinates follow-up.
• Provides consultation and training on psychosocial issues to staff.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Master’s in Social Work

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Overview

• 5,000 Net Sign-on Bonus** New employees only

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

1.0 FTE, Full-time benefits

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Job Description Summary

Assesses key needs, addresses local and systemic issues interfering with care, and assists families in setting appropriate goals and tracking progress toward achieving those goals. Navigates the health care system on behalf of high need patients, supervises and provides care coordination, plans for education, and provides for patient safety and quality of care. Serves as an agile problem solver on multiple levels, practicing professionally, ethically, and promoting patient advocacy.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Outreach to primary care physicians, specialty physicians and other service providers to identify patients in need of care coordination.
• Completes comprehensive Health Risk Assessment, screening, and identification of patients.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration amongst the healthcare team.
• Develops patient’s and family self-management skills through education and resource provision. Develops family-centered plan of care.
• Manages transitions between settings, caregivers, and providers. Provides monitoring and follow-up across the continuum of care.
• Provides consultation, education, and training to staff regarding psychosocial issues that impact the delivery of optimal health care services.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education of staff and students as appropriate.

Education Requirement

Master’s degree in social work or related field, required.

Licensure Requirement

• LSW, LPC, (LISW or LPCC preferred).
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position‑specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications

• Active BLS certificate.
• Case Management certification, desired.

Skills

• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) clearly convey information to team members, healthcare providers, and families with professionalism and tact.
• Organization, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work within a multidiscipline matrix, collaborate with other providers and agencies, delegate tasks (role appropriate). Ability to relate to diverse age and demographic backgrounds.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, identify potential problems, and develop effective solutions.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft products (i.e. Outlook, Work, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams).

Experience

• 2 years clinical or medical social work experience, required.
• Electronic Health Record experience, preferred.
• Working knowledge of Medicaid and other regulatory agency standards, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Electricity, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Color vision, Depth perception, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Peripheral vision, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet