Social Worker-Case Mgmt

Ascension Health•Austin, TX

35d•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 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) preferred.
Case Manager credentialed from the American Case Management Association (ACMA) preferred.
1 year of hospital/clinic experience preferred or a prior internship at an hospital/clinic 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.