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

Memorial Hospital West; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital West in Florida is seeking a skilled Case Manager/Social Worker to develop individualized care plans from admission through discharge, coordinating with physicians, nurses and the multi-disciplinary team to ensure patients progress toward outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of hospital case management or social work experience and can participate in a Monday–Friday orientation period of 6 to 8 weeks.

Qualifications

• Masters: Social Work is required.
• BLS American Heart Association certifications (ECARD/RQI) are required/preferred.
• Florida LCSW licensure preferred; JDCH-specific licensure areas may apply.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and facilitates care conferences with patients, families, representatives, and other care team members.
• Works with patients/families to navigate post-acute options and insurance plans to coordinate care.
• Participates in discharge planning including coordinating patient transfers to other facilities and community resources.
• Collaborates with governmental agencies to ensure safe post-acute care.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and nursing staff to evaluate patient needs; initiates crisis interventions if needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Discharge planning

Teamwork

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

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

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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