Transitional Case Manager- Weekday PRN

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ seeks a skilled social work professional to provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention and discharge planning for patients and families. The role coordinates referrals to home care, skilled nursing, and rehab services, and collaborates with insurers and Utilization Management to ensure appropriate admission status.

Requires 3-5 years health care experience with MSW or RN licensure.

Qualifications

• Requires a master's degree in social work (MSW) or a licensed RN, BSN preferred.
• Current NJ SW License, LCSW Preferred.
• ACM preferred; CCMC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention and resources referrals.
• Facilitates discharge plans and complex discharge planning for patients and families.
• Coordinates care authorization with insurers and hospital Utilization Management.

Education

MSW

RN License

BSN preferred

Job description

AtCooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, resources referrals, to facilitate discharge plans, and/or adjustment to illness, and complex discharge planning for patients and their families.

Formulates the discharge plan with patient, families and the care team based upon a needs assessment. Coordinates appropriate referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and community based programs.

Coordinates care authorization process with insurers. Coordinates specific details of patient’s hospitalization with Utilization Management department to ensure appropriate admission status.

Experience Required

3 - 5 years health care experience preferred

Education Requirements

Requires a master's degree in social work(MSW) or a licensed RN, BSN preferred

License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ SW License, LCSW Preferred.

or

Current NJ RN License

ACM (American Case Management Association) preferred

CCMC (Commission for Case Manager Certification) preferred

Special Requirements

License (or Certification):NJ-LCSW Preferred; License (or Certification):NJ-LSW Preferred; License (or Certification):NJ-RN Preferred; Education:MSW Preferred

Salary Min ($)

USD $34.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $56.00