Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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 networkCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest ConnecticutCHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentJob SummaryUnder the Direction of the Inpatient Nurse Director Social Work Supervisor the Inpatient Psychiatric Utilization Review Social Worker will work collaboratively with the IP Psychiatry Patient Care Team to assure Utilization Review activities on a bed Adult unit The Care Manager will liaison with insurance companies and other referral sources obtain level of care authorizations from managed care companies secure reauthorization for care and follow up on insurance denials Requires in depth knowledge of behavioral health services in order to accurately articulate and advocate for patientrsquos care requirements and effectively obtain authorizations This UR Social Worker will also provide comprehensive clinical social worker services to patients hospitalized for acute psychiatric needs The IP Patient Care Team is comprised of MD ARPN MSN RN Social Worker Recreational Therapist and Patient Care Technicians The Social Worker will assess and support patients admitted to the unit provide clinical recommendations to the team provide individual family and group therapy and assist in discharge planning Job ResponsibilitiesSecures insurance authorizationsConducts a comprehensive bio psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan as appropriateCollaborates with the interdisciplinary Team to assess for appropriate level of care and risk factors develops and implements caredischarge plan and coordinates consultsreferrals to remove barriers and promote optimal clinical and financial outcomesUtilizes specific therapeutic methodsstrategiesinterventions in accordance with individualized care planMonitors progress of interventions and revises plan to meet patientfamily needsProvides education to patientfamily with respect to meeting established goals including but not limited to disease prevention impact of illness and disease progression advocacy for benefits health maintenance and adherence to treatment regimensProvides direct patient care that may include individual group family therapy case management interdisciplinary collaboration for care transition needs crisis interventionsafety planning counseling and emotional support to patients and families coping with illness trauma or end of life care referral and discharge planningRefers patient to appropriate levels of care and available resources that promote the individualized care planMaintains timely patient centered documentation that reflect the patient and client systemsrsquo pertinent information for assessment interventions and outcomes in accordance with regulatory licensing requirements and third party agenciesParticipates in administrative and development activities including team meetings clinical supervision of staff and staff educationSupports the development of hospital andor unit based programming to meet the clinical and strategic needs of the patients and the milieuWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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 networkCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest ConnecticutCHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentJob SummaryUnder the Direction of the Inpatient Nurse Director Social Work Supervisor the Inpatient Psychiatric Utilization Review Social Worker will work collaboratively with the IP Psychiatry Patient Care Team to assure Utilization Review activities on a bed Adult unit The Care Manager will liaison with insurance companies and other referral sources obtain level of care authorizations from managed care companies secure reauthorization for care and follow up on insurance denials Requires in depth knowledge of behavioral health services in order to accurately articulate and advocate for patientrsquos care requirements and effectively obtain authorizations This UR Social Worker will also provide comprehensive clinical social worker services to patients hospitalized for acute psychiatric needs The IP Patient Care Team is comprised of MD ARPN MSN RN Social Worker Recreational Therapist and Patient Care Technicians The Social Worker will assess and support patients admitted to the unit provide clinical recommendations to the team provide individual family and group therapy and assist in discharge planning Job ResponsibilitiesSecures insurance authorizationsConducts a comprehensive bio psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan as appropriateCollaborates with the interdisciplinary Team to assess for appropriate level of care and risk factors develops and implements caredischarge plan and coordinates consultsreferrals to remove barriers and promote optimal clinical and financial outcomesUtilizes specific therapeutic methodsstrategiesinterventions in accordance with individualized care planMonitors progress of interventions and revises plan to meet patientfamily needsProvides education to patientfamily with respect to meeting established goals including but not limited to disease prevention impact of illness and disease progression advocacy for benefits health maintenance and adherence to treatment regimensProvides direct patient care that may include individual group family therapy case management interdisciplinary collaboration for care transition needs crisis interventionsafety planning counseling and emotional support to patients and families coping with illness trauma or end of life care referral and discharge planningRefers patient to appropriate levels of care and available resources that promote the individualized care planMaintains timely patient centered documentation that reflect the patient and client systemsrsquo pertinent information for assessment interventions and outcomes in accordance with regulatory licensing requirements and third party agenciesParticipates in administrative and development activities including team meetings clinical supervision of staff and staff educationSupports the development of hospital andor unit based programming to meet the clinical and strategic needs of the patients and the milieuMasters degree in Social WorkActive LCSW requiredTwo years with behavioral health utilization reviewAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Charlotte Hungerford Hospital provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including seven paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsStress free commute free parking and no shuttlesWith 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 isyour momentMasters degree in Social WorkActive LCSW requiredTwo years with behavioral health utilization reviewAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Charlotte Hungerford Hospital provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including seven paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsStress free commute free parking and no shuttlesWith 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 isyour moment