Social Worker BSW
About The Position
The Social Worker BSW assists patients and families in resolving medically related problems by locating and coordinating personal, hospital, community, and financial resources within a specialty service area. The role works under the supervision of a Clinical Social Work Manager or a designated Social Worker BSW. Employees are expected to model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. The position interviews patients and families, develops service plans, coordinates referrals, and provides practical support to address patients’ and families’ needs. In psychiatry or other specialty areas, the work may also include discharge planning and utilization management activities, including authorization requests, concurrent reviews, and participation in the insurance denial process. The position is based at Bradley Hospital in East Providence, Rhode Island. The schedule is Monday through Friday, day shift, eight hours per day. Driving is not required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the American Council on Social Work Education.
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field may be considered with at least one year of relevant experience in managed care activities.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care that considers aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
- Knowledge of health care and health care delivery systems.
- Analytical skills to evaluate patients’ concrete needs and formulate and implement a treatment plan.
Nice To Haves
- One year of professional experience working in a health care setting or human service agency is preferred.
- Experience with managed care is desirable for Coordinator positions involving utilization review activities.
Responsibilities
- Interview patients and families to obtain information about their needs in the context of family functioning.
- Provide patient and family information to appropriate hospital personnel and community agencies to help resolve identified issues.
- Develop and carry out service plans for patients and families.
- Maintain documentation and statistics regarding case activity.
- Participate in departmental studies and projects, including planning and coordinating activities, as applicable.
- Maintain a list of hospital and community services and resources.
- Maintain and enhance professional expertise through appropriate educational activities.
- Help resolve practical problems of daily living and provide concrete services, including assistance with transportation, housing, education, and training.
- Arrange and coordinate referrals to appropriate community agencies and programs.
- For applicable specialty-area positions, plan and execute discharge plans with the health care team, including coordinating placement in various settings.
- For applicable specialty-area positions, conduct utilization management activities, including securing authorizations and completing concurrent reviews to support payment for hospitalization.
- Work with treating physicians to address insurance denials and participate in the denial process, as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
