Social Worker - Case Manager - Per Diem - Days - MRH

CO040 Memorial Regional Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Florida seeks a licensed clinical social worker for hospital case management. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses and the care team to plan from admission to discharge, coordinating post-acute care and insurance navigation. A Master's in Social Work and BLS are required; Florida LCSW preferred with 1 year of hospital case management experience.

Shift is days. Join a system focused on quality of life and comprehensive patient care, with emphasis on teamwork

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred in Florida.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required.
• 1 year of hospital case manager/social work experience required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes care conferences with patients, families, representatives and care team.
• Helps patients navigate post-acute options and insurance plans.
• Participates in discharge planning and transfers.
• Coordinates with governmental agencies for post-acute care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to assess ongoing needs.
• Initiates crisis interventions when necessary.

Skills

Case management

Effective communication

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Summary

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Summary: Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members to develop a plan of care for each assigned patient from admission through discharge. Ensures patient is progressing towards desired outcomes by continuously monitoring patient care through assessments and evaluations. Assesses and responds to patient/family needs by coordinating efforts of other team members. Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. NOTE: This is not a Nursing position. The ideal candidate has 1 year of hospital Case manager/ Social Work experience and will need to be able to work Monday thru Friday from 8am to 5pm for 6 to 8 weeks of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and facilities care conferences with patients, families, representatives, and other members of the care team.


• Works with patients/families to navigate through the healthcare system (post-acute choices, insurance plans, etc.) to coordinate.


• Participates in discharge planning including coordinating patient transfers to other facilities and coordination of community.


• Collaborates closely with governmental agencies (such as DCF, APS, CMS, and KePro) to ensure safe post-acute care.


• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and consults with nursing staff to regularly evaluate the patient's current and ongoing needs.


• Assesses and initiates crisis interventions and baker act if necessary.

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY


• ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING


• CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS


• CUSTOMER SERVICE


• DISCHARGE PLANNING CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS


• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE


• RESPONDING TO CHANGE


• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR


• TEAM WORK

Education and Certification Requirements

• Masters: Social Work (Required)


• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)


• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)


• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)


• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)


• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive relationships. The incumbent must be able to lead others and take appropriate action when required.

Required Work Experience

One (1) year of experience.

Other Information

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida is preferred.

JDCH Specific

Licensed Clinical Social Worker license is required for the following areas: Dialysis, Transplant, Cystic Fibrosis and mental status exams in the Emergency Department.

Additional Education Info

Psychology, Mental Health, Marriage and Family and/or related social services field

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Shift: Days

Veteran’s Preference

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email [e-mail] Be where care matters.

Legal & Compliance

Florida Civil Rights Act Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law (EEO) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) E-Verify™ Participation Notice – English Right To Work Notice – English E-Verify™ Participation Notice – Spanish Right To Work Notice – Spanish Memorial Healthcare System is subject to the Florida Public Records Law. All information provided in connection with your application for employment will be a public record and subject to release upon request, unless considered exempt or confidential.

Company Culture

Be where care matters. At Memorial Healthcare System, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and quality of life of the people entrusted to our care. This unwavering commitment to our service vision makes the difference and is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Deeper Caring. Smarter Healthcare. Talk to our patients and their families about “Deeper Caring,” and they'll tell you stories about miracle babies, lives saved through sheer determination, and the comforting kindness of others. About people who advocated for the family’s best interests and cared for them in body, mind, and spirit. For our employees, “Smarter Healthcare” means constantly improving how we deliver care. It could be a new technology, a streamlined process, or a cutting-edge program leveraging our system strengths. But, no matter how you look at it, our service vision is integral to our culture today and what we strive to be tomorrow. We invite you to share in the Memorial Experience – where touching lives, lifting spirits, and healing the human body is our profession’s greatest privilege and reward. Be where you are valued.