Social Worker (Case Management)

Pay range: $34.87/hr - $40.98/hr - $47.08/hr *Please note, the highest starting rate as a new hire is $40.98/hr, based on applicable experience

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Social Worker has responsibility for working as a member of the case management team assigned to coordinate the care and services for assigned patients for an episode of illness or treatment in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, patient care team, and payors.# The Social Worker utilizes advanced psychosocial skills to facilitate the coordination of care by using the principles of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.# The Social Worker promotes and evaluates the effective utilization of resources using current knowledge, awareness of community services, and assuming a leadership role with the patient care team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes.# EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE: Minimum: -#Master#s degree in Social Work (Must be completed within 2 years#of hire) Desired: - Experience in acute medical care, case management - Two years experience in medical social work or counseling in a medical setting LICENSE / CERTIFICATION:

Minimum: -#Current CPR/BLS (within 3 months of hire/transfer) SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES: Knowledge of state and federal funding sources and local community services. Understanding of third party reimbursement methodologies. Working knowledge of managed care requirements and hospital information systems desired.# Assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of psychosocial aspects of patient care including issues impacting compliance/self care related to disease or illness and cultural issues.# Strong crisis intervention skills.# Critical thinking and analytical skills.# Maintains and regularly updates psychosocial skills and knowledge.# Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish a high degree of rapport and professional interaction.# Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Ability to build positive working relationships with physicians and external agencies

.# Ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels of the organization (e.g., managers, physicians, clinical, and support staff.# Capable of using Microsoft Office Suite, EPIC and Midas for a variety of support functions.#12/18/23 added