Social Worker BSW

UVA Health • Gainesville, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper is welcoming a new era in healthcare, focusing on caring for the whole person by connecting with patients. The organization aims to improve the patient experience by combining talent, expertise, and a commitment to community health. As a team member, individuals have a voice in patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and contribute to making a difference in people's lives.
The BSW Case Manager is a valued member of the healthcare team, primarily serving to facilitate complex discharge planning. This role involves collaboration with physicians and other healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate proactive, complex, and safe discharge plans. The BSW Case Manager also collaborates with RN/MSW Case Managers for guidance on medically and/or psychosocially complex cases. The incumbent accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for care management in accordance with UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper's policies, mission, vision, and values. Additionally, the role serves as a resource for discharge planning and care coordination, maintaining current knowledge of available community resources and post-acute care options.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Registered nurse in Virginia or Social Work degree required
• Weekend and holiday coverage
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to apply critical thinking in a variety of situations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of staff
• Basic computer competency
• Advanced assessment and teaching skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong Customer Relation skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage, prioritize, and follow through multiple tasks

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years professional social work experience or two or more years healthcare experience
• Case Management or related experience
• Case Management Certification
• Knowledge/Competence of Microsoft Office products and keyboarding

Responsibilities

• Facilitate complex discharge planning
• Collaborate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate proactive, complex, and safe discharge plans
• Collaborate with RN/MSW Case Manager for guidance with medically and/or psychosocially complex cases
• Accept responsibility, authority, and accountability for management of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures, mission, vision, and values of UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper
• Serve as a resource for discharge planning and care coordination
• Maintain current knowledge of available community resources and post-acute care options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees