Social Service Case Worker - Clinically Integrated Network

Highmark Health; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Social Service Case Worker to coordinate patient care and collaborate with healthcare teams. The role focuses on ensuring safe, timely discharges and managing patient needs post-discharge. Ideal candidates will hold a BA/BS in Social Work and possess relevant clearances, with experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Act 34, 33, and 73 Criminal Background Clearances required.
• LSW or eligibility preferred.
• 1 year experience in a hospital/multidisciplinary setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate post-discharge needs for patients requiring home care.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for discharge planning.
• Facilitate group processes for psychosocial skill development.

Skills

Coordination

Collaboration

Communication

Psychosocial Skill Development

Education

BA/BS Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Social Service Case Worker - Clinically Integrated Network

Coordinates patient progress toward achieving quality and cost outcomes; mobilizes resources and manages the system in response to current variances according to pre-established standards.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the coordination and completion of post-discharge needs for patients requiring home care or extended care facility services. (40%)
• Communicates and collaborates with physicians, patients, and outside agencies in the development of the discharge plan in conjunction with the Care Management and Social Work teams for a safe and timely discharge. (40%)
• Communicates and collaborates with physicians and multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate management of resources and to attain patient and individualized goals in an appropriate and timely manner, and in the appropriate setting. (10%)
• Facilitates group process related to psychosocial skill development. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• BA/BS Degree in Social Work or related field
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• LSW or LSW eligibility
• 1 year experience in a hospital/multidisciplinary health care setting, or at least field placement in hospital social work

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