Case Manager, Social Work (BSW or MSW), PRN

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Captures care of patients with clinical partners; assists patients in achieving realistic and desirable outcomes.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and provides guidance to care team members.
• Mentors new social work Associates and social work student interns in the Care Coordination department.
• Assesses long-term and future patient care needs by identifying potential changes in independence or functional quality.
• Updates clinical partners on activity statuses and treatment plans.
• Shares information and educates patients and their families about community resources.
• Develops, coordinates, and communicates discharge plans for medically complex and challenging social issues related to hospital progression.
• Documents assessments and overall discharge plans in the medical record.
• Aids with audits and assessments of discharge planning documentation, and addresses complex care coordination issues.
• Works with leadership to resolve delays in discharge, barriers to discharge, and identified trends.
• Handles immediate post-discharge patient needs and serves as a resource for intervention in cases of child/elder abuse/neglect and guardianship issues.
• Provides support for treatment decisions surrounding end of life and Medical Power of Attorney.
• Facilitates meetings and comprehensive care planning with interdisciplinary teams.
• Delegates tasks to support team members.
• Collaborates with contracted partners to facilitate post-acute facility placement.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments as needed for developing appropriate discharge plans for medically complex and challenging social issues.
• Participates in planning and implementing quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required.
• Minimum of one year experience in social work required or two-semester internship completed within MWHC Care Coordination department.
• Experience with computer technology, specifically experience with Windows based programs, e-mail, and Microsoft Word required.
• Experience in a healthcare field preferred.
• Case Management Certification strongly desired.

Required Physical Requirements

• Constant (67-100%) use of arms and hands;
• Frequent (34-66%) standing, walking, and sitting;
• Occasional (0-33%) bending, stooping, and squatting;
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.;
• Ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.;
• Auditory and visual skills to include color determination.

Mental Requirements

• Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Effective communication and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
• Tolerance for irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards

• Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.
• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.