Licensed Social Worker- Care Manager-PRN
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Job Location:
Longview, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why Youll Love Working Here:
Future Security 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
Role: Licensed Social Worker-Care Manager
Location: Longview Regional Medical Center
Schedule: PRN- Weekdays & Weekends- prefer someone with recent acute care experience to prevent extended orientation
Job Summary
The Care Manager - LSW is responsible for coordinating and overseeing discharge planning transitions of care and case management activities to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams reviewing medical records for appropriateness and medical necessity and maintaining compliance with federal state and accreditation standards.
Essential Functions
- Conducts daily reviews of medical records to assess the appropriateness of admission continued hospital stay and utilization of diagnostic services.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams (IDT) to ensure effective communication and coordination of patient care including identifying avoidable days and resolving care transition issues.
- Develops and implements discharge plans coordinating post-hospital placement and social services to meet patient needs.
- Refers cases to physicians or managers or RNs when patients do not meet established criteria ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
- Serves as a liaison with community agencies maintaining relationships and facilitating seamless transitions for discharged patients.
- Facilitates interdisciplinary meetings to address patient care needs resolve challenges and support collaborative care planning.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation of case management activities including records of referrals patient interactions and compliance with reporting requirements.
- Identifies and appropriately refers cases to Child/Adult Protective Services ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Provides professional assistance to patients families and physicians regarding discharge planning and post-hospital care options.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work required
- Masters Degree in Social Work preferred
- 2-4 years of experience in an acute care hospital setting required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of case management principles discharge planning and transitions of care.
- Knowledge of federal state and Joint Commission standards related to case management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with patients families and interdisciplinary teams.
- Ability to assess complex situations identify solutions and implement care plans efficiently.
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and documentation systems.
- Ability to plan organize and direct the activities of others.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
Licenses and Certifications
- LCSW- License Clinical Social Worker required or
- LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure required
INDBH
Required Experience:
Manager
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
For more than 40 years, CHS has been developing and operating healthcare delivery systems committed to helping people get well and live healthier.
