Care Manager I SW (MSW): Hoag Orthopedic Institute-Care Management
About The Position
The Care Manager (RN/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. Weekend availability is required, this schedule requires at least 2 weekends worked per month.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
- One year of MSW experience in an acute healthcare setting preferred.
- Community Health : Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
- One year of MSW experience in community case management preferred.
- Understands working with the low income and under resourced community.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual or multilingual 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
