Case Management Social Worker

Cleveland Clinic • Medina, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and be part of a team delivering world-class healthcare. Recognized for providing safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable, Medina Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital, the highest honor awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for professional nursing practice. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career supported by a team committed to your growth and success. As a Case Management Social Worker, you will be responsible for coordinating the care and services of select patients. This includes conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments, providing supportive counseling and collaborating with community resources to address patient needs. You will intervene with individuals experiencing complex psychosocial and discharge planning challenges, deliver crisis intervention for patients and families and support safe, effective transitions of care for high-risk patients facing barriers to access. When you join our team, you will be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and a purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) or Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA)
• Current state licensure as a Social Worker (LSW, LISW or LISW-S)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Valid Ohio Driver’s license upon hire
• Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage upon hire
• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to work with physical records, such as retrieving and filing.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
• Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• In some locations ability to lift up to 10 pounds
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Case Manager within one year of eligibility from an approved professional organization
• Three years of experience in a healthcare system that includes exposure to and experience in pre- and post-acute care
• Care Management/Social Work experience
• Knowledge of community resources
• Home Care and/or Hospice Social Work experience
• Computer skills, including experience with Epic

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the care and services of select patients.
• Intervene with patients who have complex psychosocial and discharge planning needs.
• Conduct detailed psychosocial assessments and coordinate with community resources and supportive counseling.
• Offer crisis interventions to patients and families with psychosocial needs and facilitate the transition of care for high-risk patients facing barriers to care.
• Manage all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients in order to ensure a timely discharge and provide appropriate connection with post-discharge care providers.
• Work with families exhibiting complex family dynamics.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team regarding the discharge planning status of all patients that are referred.
• Educate patients, families and physicians regarding post-acute options and address freedom of choice and financial concerns.
• Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment and interventions and make treatment recommendations to engage patients and families in adherence to the treatment plan by reducing or eliminating the social, psychological, financial, behavioral and regulatory barriers to successful medical outcomes.
• Serve as a resource person to provide counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues.
• Advocate for patients and families by providing intervention in cases involving child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse and sexual assault.
• Advocate for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system and community.
• Meet core social work competencies and adhere to regulations.
• Remain current with regulations which impact the care of patients and regulatory compliance.
• Promote individual, professional growth and development and meet mandatory and continuing education requirements.
• Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource less experienced caregivers and represent the department on committees.

Benefits

• Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level