Social Worker - Care Management

BMC Software•Boston, MA

20h

About The Position

The Care Management Social Worker in the Care Management Department works effectively to coordinate discharge planning activities in cases requiring short- and long-term placement. Assists patients and their families in coping with illness and resolving complex predisposed or incurred, emotional, financial, and environmental difficulties which interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. Provides consultation to medical and paramedical personnel regarding impact of psychosocial factors on patient illness. Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.

Requirements

Master Degree of Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling
0-2 years of overall experience working with patients and families
Current licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of experience of Discharge Planning Experience
LICSW Preferred
Excellent computer skills
Knowledge of Microsoft programs
Data analysis
Knowledge of area community resources preferred

Responsibilities

Effectively coordinates discharge planning activity in cases requiring social work/Care Management team intervention.
Acts as case manager, mobilizing and monitoring all adjunct activities necessary to effect appropriate discharge plans, including securing appropriate financial resources, and supporting patients and families through clarification and communication of the discharge planning process.
Develops discharge plans based upon functional assessment in collaboration with patient, family, physician and health care team.
Implements discharge plans and arranges for appropriate post-hospital care by referring patients to appropriate transfer facilities or home health/home care agencies.
Provides consultation to physicians, health care team, and other professionals by providing essential psychosocial information diagnostic formulations, plans and treatment recommendations.
Participates in team meetings and coordinates patient care meetings with in-house and outside agencies.
Supports department policies, procedures and practices for documentation and providing high quality care, to ensure compliance with the guidelines of the J.C.A.H.O, the Department of Public Health, and other regulatory agencies as required.
Thoroughly reviews patient charts (as applicable) and always documents services
Evaluates community resources for quality and appropriateness and develops and maintains referral and transfer relationships.
Completes department statistical reports, agency specific referral forms, and other required documents from regulatory programs.
Completes Medicare and other application forms as is appropriate.
Provides information/referral services.
Provides consultation to Interdisciplinary Team.
Participates on committees as assigned regarding patient care issues/service enhancement.