Social Worker I Case Management Per Diem Days
About The Position
The Social Worker is responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient's resources and right to self-determination. The individual in this position has overall responsibility for to assess the patient for transition needs including identifying and assessing patients at risk for readmission. Conducts complex psycho-social assessment and intervention to promote timely throughput, safe discharge and prevent avoidable readmissions.
Requirements
- MSW required.
- 2 years acute care experience preferred
- LSCW required for CF or Dialysis
- BLS (AMERICAN HEART ASSN)
- Must complete and demonstrate competency in using the Tenet Case Management documentation system within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- LCSW preferred.
- Accredited Case Manager (ACM) preferred.
Responsibilities
- facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination
- assess the patient for transition needs
- identifying and assessing patients at risk for readmission
- conducts complex psycho-social assessment and intervention to promote timely throughput, safe discharge and prevent avoidable readmissions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
