Social Work Care Manager I, Case Management

Olympic Medical Center • Port Angeles, WA

2d • $35 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Work Care Manager I works closely with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate discharge planning and address the complex care needs of patients who are at risk of adverse outcomes due to limited resources, complex family dynamics, diagnosed or suspected mental health issues, diagnosed or suspected substance use disorders, difficulty navigating systems of care, involvement with or suspected need to involve protective services, suspected domestic abuse, difficulty navigating systems of care, ethical concerns, or other psychosocial complexities as needed and appropriate. The SW Care Manager I performs mental health assessments, evidence-based interventions (SBIRT) for those at risk of substance use disorder or those diagnosed with substance use disorder, cognitive function screenings, crisis interventions, safety planning, and/or other appropriate interventions to patients with psychosocial needs. The SW Care Manager I works closely with Nurse Care Managers, physicians, nursing staff, and other staff as appropriate to determine when social work involvement is indicated to address patient care needs.

Requirements

• Masters of Social Work required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire
• SBIRT certification required within six months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in medical social work preferred
• Previous experience in working with substance use disorder
• Previous experience in behavioral health
• Previous experience in end of life care
• Previous experience with adults with housing insecurity
• Previous experience with older adults
• Previous experience with vulnerable adults

Responsibilities

• Facilitate discharge planning
• Address complex care needs of patients
• Perform mental health assessments
• Conduct evidence-based interventions (SBIRT) for those at risk of substance use disorder or those diagnosed with substance use disorder
• Perform cognitive function screenings
• Provide crisis interventions
• Develop safety planning
• Provide other appropriate interventions to patients with psychosocial needs
• Collaborate with Nurse Care Managers, physicians, nursing staff, and other staff as appropriate to determine when social work involvement is indicated

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Equal Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
• Non-discrimination
• Patient Rights
• HIPAA

What This Job Offers

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