Social Worker - Case Management

Ascension•Austin, TX

14d•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. Why Join Our Team Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Requirements

Clinical Counselor obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Counselor credentialed from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Social Worker credentialed from the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
3 years of experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).
Case Manager credentialed from the American Case Management Association (ACMA).
LMSW license required.
Masters in Social Work required.

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.