Work where every moment mattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJOB SUMMARYCare Management is a collaborative practice model including patients nurses social workers physicians healthcare team members caregivers and the community The Care Management process encompasses communication and facilitates care along a continuum through effective resource coordination The goals of the Care Management Team include the achievement of optimal health access to care and appropriate utilization of resources balanced with the patientrsquos right to self determinationIncumbents of this position are professional Licensed Masters in Social Workers that utilize their education experience medical social work skills and the Social Work Process to determine and facilitate the most appropriate level of care and identification of discharge needsWork where every moment mattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJOB SUMMARYCare Management is a collaborative practice model including patients nurses social workers physicians healthcare team members caregivers and the community The Care Management process encompasses communication and facilitates care along a continuum through effective resource coordination The goals of the Care Management Team include the achievement of optimal health access to care and appropriate utilization of resources balanced with the patientrsquos right to self determinationIncumbents of this position are professional Licensed Masters in Social Workers that utilize their education experience medical social work skills and the Social Work Process to determine and facilitate the most appropriate level of care and identification of discharge needsMasters in Social Work from an accredited school of Social WorkMinimum of years of Medical Social Work experience Acute Care experience preferredLicensed Masters in Social Work in the State of CT LMSWCase Management certification ACM or CCM strongly preferredBi lingual Spanish preferredKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements bull Delivers services that provides a better experience for the patient and stakeholders including but inclusive the family physician others as appropriate while maintaining patient confidentialitybull Demonstrates compassion and sensitivity to the age and cultural specific to the patient their needs for comfort privacy and generalized carebull Promotes and contributes in a positive manner to inter and intra departmental relationships to ensure all needs of the patient are metbull Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skillsbull Knowledge of Social Work Processbull Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects form initiation to completion within prescribed schedules and utilization of resourcesbull Ability to effectively utilize a variety of Microsoft Office Outlook and Epic software Morrissey and Web based programs requiredbull Skilled in Motivational Interviewingbull Ability and willingness to follow the mission and values of Backus Hospital on a daily basisWe take great care of careers With locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentMasters in Social Work from an accredited school of Social WorkMinimum of years of Medical Social Work experience Acute Care experience preferredLicensed Masters in Social Work in the State of CT LMSWCase Management certification ACM or CCM strongly preferredBi lingual Spanish preferredKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements bull Delivers services that provides a better experience for the patient and stakeholders including but inclusive the family physician others as appropriate while maintaining patient confidentialitybull Demonstrates compassion and sensitivity to the age and cultural specific to the patient their needs for comfort privacy and generalized carebull Promotes and contributes in a positive manner to inter and intra departmental relationships to ensure all needs of the patient are metbull Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skillsbull Knowledge of Social Work Processbull Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects form initiation to completion within prescribed schedules and utilization of resourcesbull Ability to effectively utilize a variety of Microsoft Office Outlook and Epic software Morrissey and Web based programs requiredbull Skilled in Motivational Interviewingbull Ability and willingness to follow the mission and values of Backus Hospital on a daily basisWe take great care of careers With locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment