Manager Care Management - Social Worker

Providence•Edmonds, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Case Management is responsible for the daily management and organization of all activities and staff within the Case Management Department, including care coordination, case management, discharge planning, utilization management, social work services, and pre-admission case management. The Manager acts as a liaison between patients and families, department staff, physicians and the healthcare team, community agencies, managed care representatives, skilled nursing facilities, and community agencies. The manager is responsible for establishing, implementing and monitoring best practice and established clinical standards to assure the quality of patient care and the financial integrity of the organization. Providence Swedish caregivers are valued and empowered to inspire and retain the best people, focusing on patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect at Swedish Edmonds.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work from an accredited school
Upon hire: Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License
6 years of experience in Case Management
1 year of Supervisory/management experience, preferably in Case Management in an acute care setting
Experience in problem-solving and conflict resolution
Experience in providing adult education to multi-disciplinary staff

Responsibilities

Daily management and organization of all activities and staff within the Case Management Department including care coordination, case management, discharge planning, utilization management, social work services, and pre-admission case management.
Acts as a liaison between patients and families, department staff, physicians and the healthcare team, community agencies, managed care representatives, skilled nursing facilities, and community agencies.
Responsible for establishing, implementing and monitoring best practice and established clinical standards to assure the quality of patient care and the financial integrity of the organization.