Social Worker-Case Management

Ascension•Baltimore, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for patient, from admission to discharge. Create plan for care across the continuum, integrating patient/family preferences and values. Serve as a resource to assess, evaluate, recommend and treat legal, neglect, substance abuse, crisis, psychosocial and various adjustment needs. Advocate for resources and removal of barriers. Maintain ongoing dialog with supervisor and care transition team members to ensure effective implementation and reevaluation of health plan. Act as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, complex level of care recommendations, and services as they relate to diagnoses, and treatment options for post-discharge care.

Requirements

Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Counselor credentialed from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Counselor obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Social Worker credentialed from the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any level accepted.
Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred
Experience in maternal-child health, L&D, postpartum, NICU, pediatrics, or women’s health preferred
Experience with psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and care coordination
Familiarity with perinatal mood disorders, substance use, IPV, and child welfare involvement
Strong assessment, clinical judgment, and documentation skills
Trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to care
Excellent communication and collaboration skills within interdisciplinary teams
Knowledge of community resources and referral processes
Ability to manage a fast-paced workload and navigate sensitive family situations
Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred.
Case Manager credentialed from the American Case Management Association (ACMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for patient, from admission to discharge.
Create plan for care across the continuum, integrating patient/family preferences and values.
Serve as a resource to assess, evaluate, recommend and treat legal, neglect, substance abuse, crisis, psychosocial and various adjustment needs.
Advocate for resources and removal of barriers.
Maintain ongoing dialog with supervisor and care transition team members to ensure effective implementation and reevaluation of health plan.
Act as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, complex level of care recommendations, and services as they relate to diagnoses, and treatment options for post-discharge care.