Social Service Case Worker / Part-time (hourly)

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient progress toward achieving quality and cost outcomes; mobilizes resources and manages the system in response to current variances according to pre-established standards.
• Communicates and collaborates with physicians, patients, and outside agencies in the development of the discharge plan in conjunction with the Care Management and Social Work teams for a safe and timely discharge.
• Communicates and collaborates with physicians and multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate management of resources and to attain patient and individualized goals in an appropriate and timely manner, and in the appropriate setting.
• Facilitates group process related to psychosocial skill development.

Qualifications

• Minimum BA/BS Degree in Social Work or related field
• PREFERRED: LSW or LSW eligibility
• 1 year experience in a hospital/multidisciplinary health care setting, or at least field placement in hospital social work