The Case Management Social Worker performs effective assessments of patients and their families. Based on the needs identified in an assessment the Social Worker arranges coordinates and monitors multiple services from different providers to meet patients needs. The Social Worker addresses the psychological and social needs of the patients and formulates the discharge plan in collaboration with all appropriate team members.
Under the guidance of the Case Management Supervisor the Social Worker is responsible for conducting and coordinating patient assessments transition of care discharge planning affecting patient outcomes and patient/family education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Licenses and Certifications Required
Licensed Social Worker in the state of North Dakota
BLS certification required within orientation period
Educational Requirements
Bachelors degree in Social Work required
Experience Requirements
Two years of experience in area of Social Work preferred particularly in an acute care setting
Special Skills or Training Requirements
Demonstrated evidence of dependability diplomacy and initiative
Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of internal and external customers including but not limited to medical staff patients and families clinical personnel other Case Managers and Social Workers support and technical staff outside agencies third party payors and members of the community
Basic understanding of reimbursement issues denials and DRGs
Personal computer skills using email and Microsoft Office Suite
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