Social Worker Care Management Lead

Froedtert • Wauwatosa, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Care Management Lead assists departmental leadership with daily operations and acts as a resource for Care Management staff. Performs work of care management role (CM or SW) for the Care Management Department and is considered an expert in their field. Provides mentoring and education support to Care Management staff.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of applicable clinical practice experience as a Social Worker , and at least 2 years of experience in Care Management.
• Minimum of 3 years as Social Worker.
• Masters of Science in Social Work id required.
• General knowledge of payor industry (Medicare, Medicaid, & Commercial insurance regulations), resource management, and evidenced based clinical practice is essential.
• Theoretical knowledge of social work, and case management processes.
• Analytical skills necessary to assess patient's discharge needs and develop solutions to problems concerning patients' mental status or physical well-being to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Current State of Wisconsin certification Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) or Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is required.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage time and prioritize work flow.
• Ability to be self-directed and work autonomously.
• A high degree of positive energy and the ability to rapidly initiate positive relationships with others to develop trust.
• Demonstrates creative solution-based problem solving, critical thinking skills, effective conflict management and clinical judgment.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and computer skills, required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Positive and creative problem solving.
• Skills otherwise required for department staff position.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 5 years of social work and case management experience is preferred.
• Experience in case management field including transitional planning, outcomes management and assessment preferred.
• Experience in precepting or training in clinical setting, preferred.
• 3 years or more years of hospital based Care Management experience is preferred.
• Accredited Case Manager Certification (ACM) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification Accredited case manager certification (ACM-SW) through the American Case Management Association (ACMA) preferred.
• Proficiency in EPIC.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

What This Job Offers

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