Case Manager MSW
About The Position
The MSW Case Manager leads complex discharge planning and is a valued member of the healthcare team. In collaboration with physicians and other team members, the role assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates proactive, complex, and safe discharge plans. The Case Manager collaborates with RN Case Managers for guidance on medically complex cases and facilitates coordination of care. The role shares responsibility, authority, and accountability for care management in accordance with UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper policies, procedures, mission, vision, and values. The MSW Case Manager serves as a resource for discharge planning and care coordination in psychosocially complex cases and maintains current knowledge of community resources and post-acute care options. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Weekend and holiday coverage is required.
- Ability to meet the stated medium-to-heavy physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking, bending or stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; use safe handling equipment for weights over 35 pounds.
- Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of professional social work experience or two or more years of healthcare experience preferred.
- Case management or related experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and keyboarding preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex discharge planning and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate safe discharge plans.
- Collaborate with RN Case Managers for guidance on medically complex cases.
- Facilitate coordination of care and share accountability for management of care with the healthcare team.
- Provide discharge planning and care coordination support for psychosocially complex cases.
- Maintain current knowledge of available community resources and post-acute care options.
- Communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and at all levels of authority.
- Provide patients and guests with communication and updates and address their needs, when applicable.
- Respond quickly and properly to irregular and emergency situations.
- Review processes and identify and recommend improvement opportunities.
- Maintain confidentiality in matters related to patient care and visitor issues.
- Help improve the experience of patients and guests and provide cultural information to support treatment plans.
- Ensure information about outpatient services and hospitalization is accurately communicated, including advance directives, treatment consents, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plans, follow-up appointments, and health care education.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Provide weekend and holiday coverage; fulfill on-call responsibilities as directed.
- Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
