TRANSITIONS NAVIGATOR-PSYCHIATRIC UNIT

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in South Jersey is seeking a social work professional to formulate discharge plans with patients, families and the care team based on needs assessments. Responsibilities include coordinating referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing facilities and community programs, and managing care authorization with insurers to ensure appropriate admission status.

The role requires 3–5 years of healthcare experience, a MSW/BSW or RN (BSN preferred), and NJ SW license or

Qualifications

• 3–5 years health care experience preferred.
• MSW/BSW or a licensed RN; BSN preferred.
• Current NJ SW License or NJ RN License.
• ACM and CCMC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Formulates the discharge plan with patient, families and the care team based upon a needs assessment.
• Coordinates 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 to ensure appropriate admission status.
• Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, resources referrals to facilitate discharge plans and adjustment.
• Supports complex discharge planning for patients and their families.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Discharge planning

Education

MSW/BSW/RN

Job description

About us

At Cooper 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

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

Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, resources referrals,to facilitate discharge plans, and/or adjustment to illness, andcomplex 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 Degree in Social Work (MSW)/ or BSW 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) preffered

CCMC (Commission for Case Manager Certification) preffered

Special Requirements

Part time, 24 hours a week

Mid shift

20 hours a week

10a to 6:30p