MSW Social Work Care Coordinator - Outpatient Psychiatric and THRIVE Clinic (PFK)

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The position involves assessing key needs, addressing local and systemic issues interfering with care, and assisting families in setting appropriate goals and tracking progress toward achieving those goals. The role requires navigating the health care system on behalf of high need patients, supervising and providing care coordination, planning for education, and ensuring patient safety and quality of care. The individual will serve as an agile problem solver on multiple levels, practicing professionally, ethically, and promoting patient advocacy.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or related field, required.
• Licensure Requirement: LSW, LPC, (LISW or LPCC preferred).
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements.
• Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
• Active BLS certificate.
• 2 years clinical or medical social work experience, required.

Nice To Haves

• Case Management certification, desired.
• Working knowledge of Medicaid and other regulatory agency standards.

Responsibilities

• Outreach to primary care physicians, specialty physicians and other service providers to identify patients in need of care coordination.
• Completes comprehensive Health Risk Assessment, screening, and identification of patients.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration amongst the healthcare team.
• Develops patient’s and family self-management skills through education and resource provision.
• Develops family-centered plan of care.
• Manages transitions between settings, caregivers, and providers.
• Provides monitoring and follow-up across the continuum of care.
• Provides consultation, education, and training to staff regarding psychosocial issues that impact the delivery of optimal health care services.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education of staff and students as appropriate.

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for new-to-NCH employees.
• Full-Time, Benefits Eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees