Social Worker- Care Management
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Job Location:
Westerville, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Care Manager Social Worker is responsible for identifying and understanding community-based resources and connecting patients with these resources as needed. Previous experience with epic and hospice and palliative services preferred.
- Contingent working 4-8 hours per week
- Monday - Friday - 8:00am-4:00pm
- Westerville OH
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete patient assessments to evaluate all social psychological or environmental needs related to the impact of admission diagnosis treatment or discharge.
- Provide patient/caregiver with education information and referral services. Provide patient/caregiver with relevant information about medical illness behavioral health insurance coverage support and community services.
- Develop plan of care for patients in collaboration with the primary care team. Document in the medical record as indicated and designated case management tool accurately.
- Provide ongoing communication between the patient and health care team to ensure improved patient outcomes and high quality of patient care. Conduct end-of-life discussions with patient/family as needed.
- Facilitate referrals to other disciplines and internal health and community based programs as needed to improve patient outcomes. Coordinate and participate in interdisciplinary patient/caregiver conferences.
- Participate in departmental process improvement initiatives work on special projects as needed and attend all departmental meetings.
- Serve as an advocate and resource for the patient/caregiver.
- Provide temporary case management to a specified case load.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A. Experience Education Licensures & Certifications
- Required: Five years or more clinical and care management experience in hospital home health/hospice or managed care setting
- Required: Licensed Social Worker in the state of Ohio
- Preferred: Masters degree in Social Work
B. Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Proficient in computer software and usage including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of community resources and behavioral needs for adult population
- Knowledge of trends in healthcare managed care Medicaid case management medical management and quality improvement
- Demonstrate awareness and ability to work alongside diverse cultures and patient populations
- Ability to create positive working relationships with physicians and other members of the health care team
- Ability to demonstrate work toward the progress of patient- centered goals
- Ability to adapt to changing environment
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment with minimal supervision
- Excellent negotiation and advanced conflict resolution skills
- Strong analytical organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively in stressful situations
- Self-disciplined energetic passionate and innovative
- Decision making/problem solving and training/teaching skills
- Critical and systems thinker with strong attention to detail
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Central Ohio Primary Care is the largest physician-owned primary care group in the United States. We have a broad team of over 350 internists, family physicians, pediatricians, and specialists serving Columbus and other Central Ohio locations.
