This individual’s responsibility will include the following activities:
a) complex psycho-social transition planning assessment and reassessment and intervention,
b) assistance with adoptions, abuse and neglect cases, including assessment, intervention and referral as appropriate to local, state and /or federal agencies,
c) care coordination,
d) implementation or oversight of implementation of the transition plan,
e) leading and/or facilitating multi-disciplinary patient care conferences including Complex Case Review,
f) making appropriate referrals to other departments, g ) communicating with patients and families about the plan of care,
h) collaborating with physicians, office staff, and ancillary departments,
I) assuring patient education is completed to support post-acute needs,
j) timely complete and concise documentation in Case Management system, k ) maintenance of accurate patient demographic and insurance information,
l) precepts new staff members and acts as a resource to all staff,
m) facilitates TEMPO as needed,
n) participates in department quality improvement initiatives, and
o) other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of professional Social Work (MSW) required. Candidates with a master's degree in Business (MBA) and/or Health Administration (MHA) will be considered.
Experience
Three (3) years acute care experience as a Social Worker preferred.
Skills and Abilities
Able to communicate and negotiate with all levels of society. Ability to function independently within a team framework, as well as good organizational skills. Knowledge of community resources, reimbursement methodology.
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Job Summary
The Social Worker II functions as the key member of the health care team responsible for ensuring appropriate discharge planning ensured through assessment, (social, financial, and health conditions of patient) from which recommendations for referrals, services, and post hospital care will be provided. This Social Worker II will be in collaboration with physici
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