Case Manager BSW

UVA Community Health • Culpeper, VA

3d

About The Position

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the
beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the
whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By
combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities
across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and
stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in
patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel
a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every
day.

The BSW Case Manager serves to facilitate complex discharge planning and is a
valued member of the healthcare team. They collaborate with physicians and other
members of the healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate
proactive, complex, and safe discharge plans. Collaborates with RN/MSW Case
Manager for guidance with medically and/or psychosocially complex cases. The BSW
Case Manager along with the other members of the healthcare team accepts
responsibility, authority, and accountability for management of care. This shall
be in accordance with the current policies and procedures, mission, vision, and
values of UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper. Serves as a resource for discharge
planning and care coordination. Maintains current knowledge of available
community resources and post-acute care options.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree required - Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• 2 or more years professional social work experience or two or more years healthcare experience preferred. Case Management or related experience preferred.
• 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

• Case Management Certification preferred.
• 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
• 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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees