Social Worker - Case Management Position

Company: Saint Vincent Hospital
Location: Worcester
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

About the Role:Saint Vincent Hospital is seeking a skilled Social Worker to join our team as a Case Manager. This is a per diem position, which offers flexibility for those who want to maintain a balance between work and personal life.Job Summary:The Social Worker will be responsible for facilitating care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care, and appropriate utilization of resources. This includes assessing patients for transition needs, identifying and assessing those at risk for readmission, and conducting complex psycho-social assessments and interventions to promote timely throughput, safe discharge, and prevent avoidable readmissions.Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct complex psycho-social transition planning assessments and interventions
• Assist with adoptions, abuse, and neglect cases, including assessment, intervention, and referral as appropriate to local, state, and/or federal agencies
• Care coordination, including implementation or oversight of transition plans
• Leading and/or facilitating multi-disciplinary patient care conferences, including Complex Case Review
• Making appropriate referrals to other departments
• Communicating with patients and families about the plan of care
• Collaborating with physicians, office staff, and ancillary departments
• Assuring patient education is completed to support post-acute needs
• Timely completion and concise documentation in Case Management systems
• Maintenance of accurate patient demographic and insurance information
• Precepting new staff members and acting as a resource to all staff
• Facilitating TEMPO as needed
• Participating in department quality improvement initiativesRequirements:
  • Master's of Social Work (MSW)
  • Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law or regulation in state of practice or policy
  • Active license for state(s) covered
  • Preferred: 2 years of acute hospital experience, Accredited Case Manager (ACM) certificationBenefits:Saint Vincent Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

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