Bachelors in Social Work-Social Worker - Case Management
About The Position
Under the operational Leadership of Case Management, this position plans, organizes, administers and coordinates activities for social work services in collaboration with the Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW). The Bachelors Social Worker (BSW) provides application of Social Work, principles, and methods to prevent, assess , evaluate, formulate and implement a plan of action based on the clients needs and strengths, and intervene to address mental, social, emotional, behavioral, developmental, and addictive disorders, conditions and disabilities, and of the psychosocial aspects of illness and injury experienced by individuals and society. The BSW is responsible for a resource referral to community service providers for hospital patients; working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team; assists in developing resources, staff education and inservice activities. May assist the Case Management team with insurance agencies / funding sources to verify benefits and obtain any authorizations needed for required services.
Requirements
- Completion of an BSW from an accredited school of social work.
- Minimum of one year experience in a health care setting.
- A high level of interpersonal skills and professional poise to interact with Medical Staff, other department staff, and Medical Center management is required.
- Assessment and goal setting skills, project management skills, and problem solving skills are required.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Discharge planning experience preferred.
- Knowledge of CMS, Department of Health, and The Joint Commission regulations is preferred.
- Computer experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, administers and coordinates activities for social work services in collaboration with the Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW).
- Provides application of Social Work, principles, and methods to prevent, assess , evaluate, formulate and implement a plan of action based on the clients needs and strengths, and intervene to address mental, social, emotional, behavioral, developmental, and addictive disorders, conditions and disabilities, and of the psychosocial aspects of illness and injury experienced by individuals and society.
- Responsible for a resource referral to community service providers for hospital patients
- Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
- Assists in developing resources, staff education and inservice activities.
- May assist the Case Management team with insurance agencies / funding sources to verify benefits and obtain any authorizations needed for required services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
