PRN Social Worker Care Manager I

Case Management Society of America (CMSA) ®; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Inpatient Social Worker Care Manager I to facilitate case management in a hospital setting. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address patients' psychosocial needs, providing crisis intervention, and assisting with discharge planning. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) certification. Join a forward-thinking organization that values quality care and promotes a customer-friendly environment while making a significant impact on patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Social Work with a Master's degree.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates case management and care coordination in a hospital setting.
• Provides crisis intervention and mental health assessments to patients.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Medical Terms

Mathematics

Public Speaking

Writing/Composing

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

PC

MS Word

Job description

Job Summary
The Inpatient Social Worker Care Manager I (SWCM I) facilitates the collaborative interdisciplinary process of case management encompassing assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, and evaluation appropriate to the scope of licensure in a hospital setting. The SWCM I helps patients and their families address and resolve the social, financial, and psychological problems related to their health condition. The SWCM I identifies options and advocates for services to meet the patient's and family's comprehensive needs with available resources to promote quality cost-effective outcomes. SWCM I help people assess and solve problems in their lives. Challenges range from physical and mental illness to domestic violence; additional duties depend on the type of population served. The SWCM I systematically intervenes to provide clinical social work and complex discharge planning assistance to patients and their families who experience complex psychosocial needs. The SWCM I will provide assistance with eligibility determination for social programs, as well as assist in qualifying for community assistance from a variety of sources or agencies. The SWCM I offers crisis intervention and/ or mental health assessment to patients and families, coordinates and facilitates the development of a multidisciplinary discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations. This role will participate in an interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure that psychosocial issues are addressed as required across the continuum of care.

The SWCM I participates in quality improvement activities, exemplifies professionalism, and promotes a customer-friendly environment by utilizing ServiceFIRST behaviors in interactions with patients, families, and staff members.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree: Graduation from an accredited school of Social Work with a Master's degree in Social Work

Licensure/Certification:
a. Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Required
b. Holds a current licensure in the State of Texas
c. Related Specialty Certification preferred
d. Basic Life Support

Work Experience: Prior experience as Social worker preferred

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking), Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)
Bilingual Skills Required: No, Spanish preferred

Proficiencies: PC, MS Word

Job Attributes:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Medical Terms, Mathematics

Work Schedule:
Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Travel, On-Call

Equipment Operated: PC and office equipment related to job duties