Medical Social Worker

Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation - Temple • Temple, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

Requirements

• Current Licensure per state guidelines in clinical or related discipline OR a Bachelor's or Master's in a health or human services discipline.

Nice To Haves

• LMSW or LBSW preferred
• Previous experience in Case Management and Discharge Planning preferred.
• CCM Certification Preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Case Manager is responsible for the coordination of health care decisions by using a systematic approach to assure treatment plans that improve quality and outcomes, coordination of care across the continuum; promotion of cost-effective care within the allotted time frame; assuring payments of hospital-based services meeting patient-related utilization management criteria, and implementation of safe and appropriate discharge plans.
• The Case Manager assesses the psychosocial needs of the patient and provides intervention as part of the discharge planning process.
• Clinical Interventions/Discharge Planning
• Care Planning Management
• Fiscal Management
• Payer/Referral Management

Benefits

• Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees