TRANSITIONAL CASE MGR - WEEKEND PRN

Responsibilities Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, resources referrals, to facilitate discharge plans, and/or adjustment to illness, and complex discharge planning for patients and their families. Formulates the discharge plan with patient, families and the care team based upon a needs assessment. Coordinates appropriate referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and community based programs. Coordinates care authorization process with insurers. Coordinates specific details of patient’s hospitalization with Utilization Management department to ensure appropriate admission status. Experience Required 3 - 5 years health care experience preferred Education Requirements Requires a master's degree in social work (MSW) or a licensed RN, BSN preferred License/Certification Requirements Current NJ SW License, LCSW Preferred. Current NJ RN License. ACM (American Case Management Association) preferred. CCMC (Commission for Case Manager Certification) preferred. Special Requirements License (or Certification): NJ-LCSW Preferred License (or Certification): NJ-LSW Preferred License (or Certification): NJ-RN Preferred Education: MSW Preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr