Care Manager I - Social Work (MSW) - Care Management
About The Position
The Care Manager I (MSW) coordinate patients’ needs through the continuum of care which can include from pre-admission through post discharge plans. This role works in collaboration with the physicians, nurses, clinical staff, and community agencies to identify and arrange for appropriate care. Reviews clinician assessments and patients’ financial, family and psychosocial support to develop comprehensive care and/or discharge plans. May focus more heavily on a specific aspect of Care Management like discharge planning, utilization review, and/or providing psychosocial support. May review records to assess for appropriate admission status, level of care, payer source, and UR contracts to validate billing. May provide psychodynamic intervention and crisis counseling to support patients and families. Educates patients and families on their healthcare options and connects them with resources. Documents pertinent patient issues, contacts and plans on the medical records. Is a mandated reporter for elder, child, and spousal abuse. The Community Care role specifically provides Care Management support to high-risk, homeless and mental health population. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required
- Fulfills mandatory stroke education requirements per certification agency
- Positions requirements depend on licensure
Nice To Haves
- One year of MSW experience in an acute healthcare setting preferred
Responsibilities
- coordinate patients’ needs through the continuum of care which can include from pre-admission through post discharge plans
- works in collaboration with the physicians, nurses, clinical staff, and community agencies to identify and arrange for appropriate care
- Reviews clinician assessments and patients’ financial, family and psychosocial support to develop comprehensive care and/or discharge plans
- focus more heavily on a specific aspect of Care Management like discharge planning, utilization review, and/or providing psychosocial support
- review records to assess for appropriate admission status, level of care, payer source, and UR contracts to validate billing
- provide psychodynamic intervention and crisis counseling to support patients and families
- Educates patients and families on their healthcare options and connects them with resources
- Documents pertinent patient issues, contacts and plans on the medical records
- mandated reporter for elder, child, and spousal abuse
- provides Care Management support to high-risk, homeless and mental health population
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
