Case Manager MSW
About The Position
The MSW Case Manager leads the complex discharge planning process and is a valued member of the healthcare team. In collaboration with physicians and other team members, the Case Manager assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates proactive, complex, and safe discharge plans. The role collaborates with RN Case Managers for guidance on medically complex cases and facilitates coordination of care. The MSW Case Manager shares responsibility, authority, and accountability for management of care in accordance with UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper’s policies, procedures, mission, vision, and values. The position 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. This is a full-time day position with weekend and holiday rotations. The role may involve on-call responsibilities as directed, travel between campus buildings and remote facilities, and travel out of town as needed. Use of safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, may be required for infection prevention.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Weekend and holiday coverage is required.
- Communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and all levels of authority.
- Maintain confidentiality in matters related to patient care and visitor issues.
- Meet the role's physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking, bending or stooping, proficient communication, auditory and visual skills, attention to detail, and legible writing.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds; Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of professional social work experience or healthcare experience.
- Case Management or related experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and keyboarding.
Responsibilities
- Lead the complex discharge planning process.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate proactive, complex, and safe discharge plans.
- Collaborate with RN Case Managers for guidance with medically complex cases.
- Facilitate coordination of care and share responsibility, authority, and accountability for management of care.
- Serve as a resource for discharge planning and care coordination for psychosocially complex cases.
- Maintain current knowledge of available community resources and post-acute care options.
- Communicate and provide updates to patients and guests, and ensure their needs are being met when applicable.
- Respond quickly and properly to irregular and emergency situations.
- Review processes and identify and recommend opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain confidentiality in matters related to patient care and visitor issues.
- Participate in identifying opportunities to improve the experience for patients and guests.
- Provide cultural information to facilitate support for a treatment plan.
- Ensure information about outpatient services, hospitalization, advance directives, treatment consents, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plans, follow-up appointments, and health care education is accurately communicated.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
