Social Worker Case Management

Oculus Search Partners; Centerburg (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team in a small town near Columbus, Ohio, as a Social Worker in Case Management. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care by coordinating discharge plans and providing essential support to patients and families. You'll work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure smooth transitions of care and adhere to organizational standards. With a competitive salary range and a full benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their career in a supportive environment that values community and patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college/university with a degree in social work.
• Current LISW or SW licensure in the state of Ohio required.

Responsibilities

• Providing and coordinating care plans with healthcare professionals.
• Evaluating patients’ physical, psychosocial, and behavioral needs.
• Collaborating with families and healthcare teams for discharge plans.

Skills

Hospital Social Work Experience

Discharge Planning

Critical Thinking

Patient Support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Current LISW or SW Licensure

Job description

Req#: 27595036-c59d-45dd-91b4-1d769099a2ea

TITLE: Social Worker Case Management

LOCATION: Centerburg, Ohio

Now is your chance to join a top hospital where career growth and opportunity await you. They are committed to building healthcare teams whose care exceeds the expectations of their patients and community and are looking for individuals who share the same values. You could live or work in a small town close to Columbus, Ohio so you can enjoy the amenities of both a small town and a big city. If that sounds like the change you are looking for, please read on.

What they are looking for:

1. Graduate of an accredited college/university with a degree in social work (BSW required).
2. Current LISW or SW licensure in the state of Ohio.
3. Hospital Social Work experience required.
4. Experience in discharge planning in a hospital setting is preferred.
5. Knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation for discharge planning is preferred.

Hours and compensation potential:

Position is full-time, primarily day shift (Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm), with every 4th weekend. Range is between $47K-$70K depending on experience, with a full benefits package.

What you will be doing:

1. Providing, coordinating, and facilitating appropriate plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals during hospitalization, ED visits, and/or visits to the Center for Cancer Care.
2. Demonstrating critical thinking to organize and ensure optimal patient transitions of care, within provider guidelines and limitations.
3. Providing emotional and environmental support for patients, family members, or visitors, and assisting in providing resources for patients with complex needs.
4. Adhering to organizational policies, procedures, regulatory and accrediting body requirements, and professional practice standards.
5. Evaluating and re-evaluating patients’ physical, psychosocial, and behavioral needs.
6. Collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare teams to establish and coordinate discharge plans.
7. Obtaining referrals and prior authorizations with outside agencies to ensure safe and appropriate care transitions (e.g., APSI, Home Health Care, DME, SNF, Hospice, LTAC, Acute Rehab, Chronic Care, Transition Care Team).
8. Referring patients to community agencies as appropriate (e.g., Behavioral Health Partners, Department of Job and Family Services, Addiction Services, Adoption Services).

Additional info:

The position is located northeast of Columbus, Ohio, and reports to a well-respected Director.

About the company

Oculus Search Partners LLC is a boutique search and placement firm based in Greater Boston. We have immediate access to hundreds of current search assignments across the U.S. and beyond in various sectors through our affiliation with the Top Echelon Network. Phil Hurd, NCRW, NCOPE, CPRW, is the owner and principal recruiter. With over 30 years of recruiting expertise, primarily in technology and finance, and more than 80 recommendations on LinkedIn, he is also a nationally certified resume writer and LinkedIn profile expert.