Social Worker Case Manager
Social Worker Case Manager
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Job Description
The Social Worker Case Manager collaborates as part of a multidisciplinary team to initiate and support discharge planning from the time of admission in compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations. Responsibilities include assessing psychosocial needs identifying barriers to discharge coordinating community resources managing patient cases and maintaining timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
The Social Worker Case Manager works alongside Social Service Specialists to support resource coordination and non-clinical discharge tasks but in collaboration with RN Case Managers they lead the management of complex discharge needs requiring clinical judgment. They also facilitate safe and appropriate transfers to the next level of care; including skilled nursing facilities inpatient rehabilitation and long-term care and arrange for post-acute services such as home health and hospice. This role is integral to ensuring timely patient-centered discharge planning and continuity of care.
Qualifications :
What is required...
- Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- BLS/CPR Certification within 90 days of hire
- At least one year of previous hospital case management experience
What is preferred...
- Hospital inpatient case management experience
- Case Management Certification
- Rural healthcare experience
- Experience with Cerner EHR
Additional Information :
Wage: Wage range starts at $31.66/hour and goes up to $47.99/hour. Actual wage will be based on years of applicable experience.
FTE: 1.0 40 hours/week
Benefits: This position is benefits eligible
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
