Social Worker-Case Mgmt

Ascension Health Alliance; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to improving patient care. As a Case Manager, you will play a crucial role in coordinating comprehensive care plans that prioritize patient and family preferences. This position offers the chance to work collaboratively with a dedicated team, ensuring that patients receive the resources they need throughout their healthcare journey. With a commitment to community service, this role not only enhances your professional growth but also allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you are passionate about healthcare and patient advocacy, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Licensure required: Clinical Counselor, Social Worker, or similar.
• 3 years of experience preferred in case management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interdisciplinary care plans for patients from admission to discharge.
• Advocate for resources and remove barriers to care.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Care Coordination

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Details

• Department: Case Management
• Schedule: FT - Days
• 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 effective implementation 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:

• One or more of the following required:
  • 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.
• Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred.
• Case Manager credentialed from the American Case Management Association (ACMA) preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.

Work Experience:

• 3 years of experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

• LMSW license required.

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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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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