Social Worker, Care Management, Days

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Norton Healthcare, Inc. in Louisville, KY seeks a Social Worker to join the multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on assessing psychosocial needs, coordinating transitions to the least restrictive environment, and supporting patients and families through complex care plans.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of social work experience, hospital or payer credentialing, and a Master of Social Work. CSW or LSW credentials are preferred; LCSW is a desirable certification.

Qualifikationen

• Master of Social Work from an accredited program.
• Kentucky - CSW or Indiana - LSW credentialing requirements.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with the care team to assess patients' continuum of care needs and facilitate transitions to least restrictive environments.
• Provide psychosocial assessments and crisis management support.
• Coordinate referrals for acute rehab, home health, durable medical equipment, and other resources.
• Adhere to Norton Healthcare policies and leverage professional expertise to deliver quality care.

Kenntnisse

Crisis management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Master of Social Work

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

The Social Worker is a member of the multidisciplinary team. The Social Worker collaborates directly with the care team, care management team and patient, and/or family, and/or the patient's representative to assess the patient's continuum of care needs and ensure the patients transition to the least restrictive care environment. As an independent professional, the Social Worker assesses the patient's psychosocial and continuum of care needs. Interventions may include, but are not limited to, family support, crisis management, consultations with a staff physicians, Adult or Child Protective Services reporting/coordination, custody/guardianship issue coordination, indigent patient program coordination, substance-use support coordination, intimate partner violence support, bereavement. Additionally, interventions may include referrals and coordination of acute rehabilitation, extended care, durable medical equipment, home health, and other resources as necessary. The Social Worker adheres to all Norton Healthcare policies and applies his/her educational and professional expertise in the delivery of quality care.

Qualifications

Required

• One year social work or One year social work internship. Must have hospital and/or payer credentialing completed before functioning in this role.
• Master Degree in Social Work from accredited program
• Kentucky - Certified Social Worker (CSW), or Indiana - Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Desired

• One year in a healthcare setting
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)