Care Coordinator (LCSW) - Case Coordination

Job Summary

The social worker is a graduate level professional that has demonstrated expertise in the assessment and treatment of patients along the continuum of care. Identifies risk factors for both psychosocial interventions and discharge needs; key member of the interdisciplinary health care team, identifies discharge barriers, develops and implements safe discharge plans regardless of complexity of patient’s discharge needs in a timely manner. Ability to address all aspects of patient’s psychosocial needs including leading family meetings, providing bereavement support and grief counseling, advocacy with community agencies and within the acute care interdisciplinary team and addressing of substance abuse. Works collaboratively with all teams in the hospital to optimize patient’s quality of life by addressing patient’s needs holistically.

Qualifications

• Education: Masters in Social Work (MSW)
• Experience: Preferred previous experience in a healthcare setting
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Valid Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) with the State of Connecticut

Knowledge, Skills And Ability Requirements

• Knowledge: Knowledge of Connecticut Social Work Law for mandated reporting for child abuse and neglect; and mandated reporting for Elderly and Mental retardation. Demonstrate comprehension of medical terminology, natural history of illness and general disease processes; identification of and reliance on educational resources to continuously improve clinical practice as a medical social worker.
• Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills required. Knowledge of computer applications preferred.
• Absolutely Required: Must be able to work collaboratively, efficiently and effectively with multidisciplinary health care professionals to ensure a seamless transition of care for our patients and families. Ability to multi-task and address multiple needs of healthcare team members and patients/families. Ability to address complex psychosocial needs by working with community resources and addressing barriers that prevent patient from optimizing their health and quality of life. Ability to work in fast changing healthcare environment. Ability to work independently to provide clinical interventions throughout the acute care setting. Abides by the NASW Code of Ethics