Case Manager / Social Worker

AdamsPlace•Charleston, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

NHC HealthCare Charleston is looking for a Case Manager/Social Worker to join their team. The qualified applicant for this position should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work from an accredited program, and have knowledge of the case management process and needs of geriatric patients, including funding resources.

Requirements

Knowledge of the case management process, needs of geriatric patients, health care settings, working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C and D, Medicaid, Managed Care and other private insurances.
Imagination and creative ability, skill in working cooperatively with other professionals, ability to organize and carry out responsibility efficiently and effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately both verbally and in writing in a wide variety of circumstances.
Commitment to the mission and goals of the center.
Ability to exercise independent judgment where procedures cannot be standardized.
Ability to attend annual NHC sponsored social work conferences. These conferences may be out of town and require overnight stays.
Dedicated totally to the success of the center and The Better Way culture.
Prefer Master’s degree in Social Work from school or university accredited by the council on Social Work education or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from accredited college or university or Other related human services field degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience in dealing with people in crises is preferable.

Responsibilities

The social worker is responsible for the quality of social services rendered by the center.
Report to the Director of Social Work Services the current status of social services and present needs as perceived by the social worker.
Understand and abide by established policies of health care center and interpret them to concerned parties.
Participate in consultation with the Director of Social Work Services and the regional social work consultant, especially pointing out problems and trends that may require company policy attention.
Maintain confidentiality of professional information.
Abide by the Policies and Procedures in the NHC Social Work Services Manual.
Account for use of time, report sickness, and plan vacation time with the Director of Social Work Services.