Social Worker-Case Management

Ascension Health•Baltimore, MD

63d•$30 - $44•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 preference and values. Monitor patient care through assessment, evaluation and/or patient records. Advocate for resources and removal of barriers. Maintain ongoing dialog with supervisor and other health providers to ensure effective implementation of health plan. Act as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, appropriateness of 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.
Social Worker credentialed from the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any level accepted.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred.
3 years of experience preferred.
LMSW, with 2 years comparable acute experience in ED or hospital.
Experience with complex medical patients a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for patient, from admission to discharge.
Create plan for care across the continuum, integrating patient/family preference and values.
Monitor patient care through assessment, evaluation and/or patient records.
Advocate for resources and removal of barriers.
Maintain ongoing dialog with supervisor and other health providers to ensure effective implementation of health plan.
Act as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, appropriateness of services as they relate to diagnoses, and treatment options for post-discharge care.