CASE MANAGER (BSW) - (Bachelors in Social Work) - Part-time

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Case Manager (Part-time) for our behavioral health program at UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA. The Case Manager I is responsible for providing high-quality patient care, displaying strong skills in assessment, guidance, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Implements a treatment plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient’s symptom presentation, professional/referral input, and all other available data under the guidance of a LCSW.
• Appropriately participates in referral development processes and activities as directed/requested.
• Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning in close conjunction with patient family, nursing staff, and attending physician.
• Displays thorough knowledge of referral/placement process and available community resources; makes effective contact with disposition sources.
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams; attends unit and hospital meetings as directed.
• Conducts individual, group, and education psychotherapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displaying sufficient theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and effective treatment techniques (under the guidance of a LCSW).
• Provides group and individual therapies on weekends as directed by supervisor.
• Conducts therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs.
• Provides appropriate resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment.
• Submits timely and accurate CQI+ outcome data on a weekly basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 0-1 years of experience preferred.
• Provisional State license in Social Work (LCSW-A) required.
• Valid Driver’s License and/or ability to commute to work required.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops; keeps up to date on professional literature.
• Maintains effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols.
• Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, hospital, and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis.
• Knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Develops basic knowledge of hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure.
• Fosters a sense of teamwork and collaboration within the department and hospital.
• Ability to manage stress appropriately and channels concerns effectively.
• Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility, and violence of others appropriately.

Benefits

Benefit highlights for full-time positions (part-time benefits not specified):

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Long- and short-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account.
• Life insurance.
• Career development opportunities within the company.
• Tuition assistance.
• Rewarding work environment.