Transitional Case Mgr Weekend- PRN

Cooper University Hospital • Camden, NJ

2d

About The Position

Provides psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention, refers patients to resources, facilitates discharge plans and adjustment to illness, and supports 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

• 3–5 years of health care experience preferred.
• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) or a licensed RN; BSN preferred.
• Current New Jersey social work license or current New Jersey RN license.

Nice To Haves

• Current NJ LCSW license preferred.
• Current NJ LSW license preferred.
• Current NJ RN license preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• ACM (American Case Management Association) certification preferred.
• CCMC (Commission for Case Manager Certification) certification preferred.
• MSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
• Refer patients to resources and facilitate discharge planning and adjustment to illness.
• Develop 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 with the Utilization Management department regarding hospitalization details to ensure appropriate admission status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level