Social Worker; Msw - Case Management

Overview

SOCIAL WORKER (MSW) - CASE MANAGEMENT role at Beebe Healthcare
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Beebe Healthcare is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) for case management to provide professional social work services as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Performs psychosocial assessments with patient and family that are consistent with age and developmental status (per department standard).
• Works with others to ensure a valid patient Advanced Directive is completed and documented.
• Engages with uncooperative or challenging patients/family members to gain cooperation regarding treatment and discharge goals.
• Reviews information about patient s proposed living arrangements and evaluates security, hazards, and resources to assess discharge readiness.
• Prepares patients for discharge or movement between living arrangements.
• Performs age-specific discharge planning designed to meet aftercare needs, involving patients/families as much as possible in the planning.
• Informs the physician, nurse, and other health care team members about the discharge plan as appropriate.
• Educates patients and families regarding community resources to maintain health status and address ongoing psychological issues.
• Develops appropriate social work intervention plans based on psychosocial assessment findings.
• Coordinates medical, social, or financial support services to ensure an efficient care process.
• Contacts agencies by letters, memos, e-mail, or phone to refer patients/families to services.
• Communicates with health care team members about issues affecting care processes or outcomes.
• Communicates patient progress and ongoing care needs to post-discharge caregivers.
• Assists patients/caregivers with follow-up appointments and steps if medical attention is needed before then.
• Uses resources effectively to ensure timely discharge to the appropriate level of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master of Social Work (MSW) is required.
• 2 years of clinical social work healthcare experience, preferably in a med-surg hospital setting.
• Experience with PC, mainframe, or Internet-based information systems.
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Health Records;
  Cerner and Curaspan preferred.
• Complete Case Management Certification within 3 years of hire.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Ability to handle crisis situations.
• Customer service orientation for patients, team members, and visitors.
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Health Records.

• Master s in Social Work (MSW).

USD $63,648.00/Yr. to USD $98,654.40/Yr.

• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

• Tuition Assistance up to $5,250
• Paid Time Off
• Long Term Sick accrual
• Employer Contribution Plan
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
• Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
• College Bound 529 Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Beebe Perks via Work Advantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance