Social Worker Part Time

About the role

The Case Manager (MSW) is responsible for non-clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department. Key responsibilities include crisis intervention, patient/family interventions, high-risk screening, focused emotional support, and referrals for financial assistance or other identified resource needs. The role also involves assisting in post-acute care placement on all discharges, particularly for patients with post-discharge behavioral health and patient assistance/resource needs.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs.
• Identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual barriers.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes.
• Develop appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers.
• Support patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
• Engage in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
• Provide emotional support to patients and family members during complex and/or emotionally charged issues, such as end-of-life, terminal illness notifications, death notification (with physician), and crisis interventions.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work is required.
• Licensure as a LMSW or a LCSW is preferred, but not required.
• 5 years of experience in hospital patient care is strongly preferred.
• 3 years of Hospital Social Work experience required.

Benefits

Memorial Health University Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.

Note

This opportunity is open to qualified candidates who are interested in advancing their career in healthcare. Memorial Health University Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.