Per Diem Case Manager Social Worker - Discharge Planning

Atlantic Health System; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Social Worker for Case Management at Chilton Medical Center. The position focuses on discharge planning, meeting with patients and families, and coordinating resources to support transfers as needed.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the healthcare team to obtain insurance authorizations, communicating with community resources and facilities, and ensuring accurate documentation via phone, fax, and electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide Social Work coverage to facilitate discharges, meet with patients and families to assess and provide discharge planning support, resources, referrals, transfers to Extended Care and inpatient psychiatric facilities.
• Work closely with the Healthcare Team to implement the plan of care, obtain insurance authorizations as required, communicate with community resources and area facilities.
• Phone, Fax and Electronic documentation a must.

Job description

Atlantic Health System in New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Social Worker for Case Management at Chilton Medical Center. The position focuses on discharge planning, meeting with patients and families, and coordinating resources to support transfers as needed.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the healthcare team to obtain insurance authorizations, communicating with community resources and facilities, and ensuring accurate documentation via phone, fax, and electronic systems.