TRANSITIONAL CASE MANAGER
About the role
Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, resources referrals, to facilitate discharge plans, and/or adjustment to illness, and complex discharge planning for patients and their families.
Formulates the discharge plan with patient, families and the care team based upon a needs assessment.
Coordinates appropriate referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and community-based programs.
Coordinates care authorization process with insurers
Coordinates specific details of patient’s hospitalization with Utilization Management department to ensure appropriate admission status.
Responsibilities
- Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, resources referrals, to facilitate discharge plans, and/or adjustment to illness, and complex discharge planning for patients and their families.
- Formulates the discharge plan with patient, families and the care team based upon a needs assessment.
- Captures appropriate referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and community-based programs.
- Captures care authorization process with insurers.
- Captures specific details of patient’s hospitalization with Utilization Management department to ensure appropriate admission status.
Requirements
- 3 - 5 years health care experience preferred
- Requires a master's degree in social work (MSW)/ or BSW or a licensed RN, BSN preferred
- License/Certification Requirements: Current NJ SW License, LCSW Preferred. or Current NJ RN License ACM (American Case Management Association) preferred CCMC (Commission for Case Manager Certification) preferred
Qualifications
- Master's degree in social work (MSW)/ or BSW or a licensed RN, BSN preferred
- Current NJ SW License, LCSW Preferred. or Current NJ RN License ACM (American Case Management Association) preferred CCMC (Commission for Case Manager Certification) preferred
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement
- Apart from the benefits, Cooper offers attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development
Pay
The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position. A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.
Schedule
Shift Day
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