Social Service Case Worker - Full Time - Wexford

Highmark Health • Wexford, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates patient progress toward achieving quality and cost outcomes; mobilizes resources and manages the system in response to current variances according to pre-established standards. This role is responsible for the coordination and completion of post-discharge needs for patients requiring home care or extended care facility services. It involves communication and collaboration with physicians, patients, and outside agencies in the development of the discharge plan in conjunction with the Care Management and Social Work teams for a safe and timely discharge. Additionally, the role facilitates group process related to psychosocial skill development.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree in Social Work or related field
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Compliance with ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
• Compliance with HIPAA as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures.
• Compliance with all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
• Compliance with the company’s Code of Business Conduct, including adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Nice To Haves

• LSW or LSW eligibility
• 1 year experience in a hospital/multidisciplinary health care setting, or at least field placement in hospital social work

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coordination and completion of post-discharge needs for patients requiring home care or extended care facility services. (40%)
• Communicates and collaborates with physicians, patients, and outside agencies in the development of the discharge plan in conjunction with the Care Management and Social Work teams for a safe and timely discharge. (40%)
• Communicates and collaborates with physicians and multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate management of resources and to attain patient and individualized goals in an appropriate and timely manner, and in the appropriate setting. (10%)
• Facilitates group process related to psychosocial skill development. (10%)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level