Transitional Case Manager

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, resources referrals, to facilitate discharge plans, and/or adjustment to illness, and complex discharge planning for patients and their families. Formulates the discharge plan with patient, families and the care team based upon a needs assessment. Coordinates appropriate referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and community-based programs. Coordinates care authorization process with insurers. Coordinates specific details of patient’s hospitalization with Utilization Management department to ensure appropriate admission status.

Requirements

Requires a master's degree in social work (MSW) or a licensed RN, BSN preferred
Current NJ SW License, LCSW Preferred.
or
Current NJ RN License

Nice To Haves

3 - 5 years health care experience preferred
ACM (American Case Management Association) preferred
CCMC (Commission for Case Manager Certification) preferred

Responsibilities

Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, resources referrals, to facilitate discharge plans, and/or adjustment to illness, and complex discharge planning for patients and their families.
Formulates the discharge plan with patient, families and the care team based upon a needs assessment.
Coordinates appropriate referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and community-based programs.
Coordinates care authorization process with insurers.
Coordinates specific details of patient’s hospitalization with Utilization Management department to ensure appropriate admission status.