Social Worker-Case Management

AECOM; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization located at Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin, TX, seeks a part-time Case Manager to develop and implement interdisciplinary care plans for patients. The role includes assessing patient needs, advocating for resources, and ensuring efficient care transition. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and relevant licensure. A commitment to patient advocacy and coordination is essential to support the organization's mission in delivering quality healthcare services.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer matching

Long-term and short-term disability

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Licensure/certification preferred: Clinical Counselor, Social Worker, or Case Manager credentials.
• 3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive care plans for patients from admission to discharge.
• Advocate for patient resources and eliminate barriers to care.
• Maintain communication with care team to evaluate and implement health plans.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Care Coordination

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Case Management

+ **Schedule:** PT - 20 Hours - Weekends

+ **Hospital:** Dell Seton Medical Center

+ **Location:** Austin, TX

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Coordinate the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for patient, from admission to discharge.

+ Create plan for care across the continuum, integrating patient/family preferences and values.

+ Serve as a resource to assess, evaluate, recommend and treat legal, neglect, substance abuse, crisis, psychosocial and various adjustment needs.

+ Advocate for resources and removal of barriers.

+ Maintain ongoing dialog with supervisor and care transition team members to ensure effectiveimplementation and reevaluation of health plan.

+ Act as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, complex level of care recommendations, and services as they relate to diagnoses, and treatment options for post-discharge care.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ Required Credential(s):

+ One or more of the following:

+ Clinical Counselor obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Counselor credentialed from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Social Worker credentialed from the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Preferred Credential(s):

+ Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).

+ Case Manager credentialed from the American Case Management Association (ACMA).

Education:

+ Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.

Work Experience:

+ 3 years of experience preferred.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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