Per Diem Case Manager

Job Title: Discharge Planner | Medical Social Worker

Department: Case Management Department

Hours: 8

Shift: 1st

Weekends: every other

JOB SUMMARY:

Identifies case management needs in collaboration with the patient, significant others, payors and healthcare team. Assesses needs, plans, implements and evaluates post-discharge needs to meet patient needs along the continuum. Manages resources to provide the highest quality, most cost-effective care in the most appropriate setting. Negotiates, procures, monitors and coordinates services and resources throughout an episode of care. Plans care to maximize patient's quality of life.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses psychosocial and medical aftercare needs of patients and significant others; plans, coordinates and makes appropriate referrals.

• Procures and coordinates services to meet patient's rehabilitation and long term care needs.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan by collecting data on measurable outcomes.

• Modifies the plan accordingly.

• Advocates for patients and significant others, helps them negotiate the healthcare system.

• Communicates with payor representatives to foster continuity of care and the highest quality care at the most appropriate setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Psychology required
• BSN or Licensed Registered Nurse also considered but not required

Experience:

• Minimum of three years experience in either a hospital or homecare setting required.

• Membership and participation in professional organizations preferred.

Day Kimball Healthcare is a non-profit, integrated medical services provider comprised of Day Kimball Hospital, healthcare centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield and Putnam, Day Kimball HomeCare, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern CT, Day Kimball HomeMakers, and Day Kimball Medical Group. Its service area includes Northeast Connecticut as well as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities. Day Kimball Healthcare's comprehensive network offers more than 1,400 employees including nearly 300 associated, highly-skilled physicians, surgeons and specialists. Its website is daykimball.org.

Day Kimball Healthcare is an Affirmative Action / equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.