Transitional Case Mgr Weekend - PRN
Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ
•$34 - $56
About The Position
Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and resource referrals to facilitate discharge plans, adjustment to illness, and complex discharge planning for patients and their families. Formulates discharge plans with patients, families, and the care team based on a needs assessment. Coordinates referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and community-based programs. Coordinates care authorization with insurers and works with the Utilization Management department on details of the patient's hospitalization to ensure appropriate admission status.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work (MSW) or a licensed RN; BSN preferred.
- Current New Jersey social work license, LCSW preferred, or current New Jersey RN license.
- 3–5 years of health care experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- BSN.
- Current New Jersey LCSW or LSW license.
- Current New Jersey RN license.
- ACM (American Case Management Association) certification.
- CCMC (Commission for Case Manager Certification) certification.
- 3–5 years of health care experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and resource referrals for patients and families.
- Facilitate discharge planning, adjustment to illness, and complex discharge planning.
- Formulate discharge plans with patients, families, and the care team based on a needs assessment.
- Coordinate referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and community-based programs.
- Coordinate the care authorization process with insurers.
- Coordinate details of patient hospitalizations with the Utilization Management department to ensure appropriate admission status.
