Social Worker Care Manager - Anderson Hospital - PRN

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Mercy Health About Us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. 505P0A - Social Worker Care Manager - Anderson Hospital Job Summary The Social Worker Care Manager is responsible for providing appropriate interventions and discharge planning services to patients and families and facilitates a smooth transition for the patient throughout the continuum of care by accessing hospital, community, and governmental resources. They also provide clinical supervision to peers, Social Workers, and students. Essential Functions Identifies and prioritizes patients in need of social services, using a holistic approach inclusive of biopsychosocial, functional, cultural, spiritual, and financial factors. Plans with the patient, caregivers and members of the healthcare team to maximize health care responses, quality and cost-effective outcomes. Monitors and revises the plan as indicated when patient condition changes. Completes all necessary documentation. Maintains, clear, concise, and timely documentation in the patient record to reflect the needs of the patients. Documentation will reflect plan of care to address post hospital care needs and resources and evidence of patient, family, or caregiver involvement in planning. Ensuring patient's and caregiver's treatment goals and preferences are incorporated into the transition of care planning and communicated to the multidisciplinary team. Follow standardized practices and process related to Advance Care Planning, Length of Stay management and readmission prevention. Supports denial prevention related to medical necessity through addressing / removing barriers to progression of care and participating in Interdisciplinary Discharge Rounds. Supports and promotes assertive, proactive care for patients, assisting in removing barriers related to achieving timely testing and treatment. Ensures resources are utilized appropriately and offering alternatives to acute care to the care team. Education Bachelor of Social Work (required) Master's degree in social work or healthcare related field (preferred) Licensure/Certification BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required) Licensed as a Social Worker in state of practice (required, preferred in VA) Accredited Case Manager Certification (ACM) from American Case Management Association or Certified Case Manager (CCM) from Commission for Case Manager Certification (preferred) Experience 1 year of experience in clinical setting (required) 3 year of experience in an acute care clinical setting (preferred) Ambulatory or post-acute, care coordination experience (preferred) Training None Skills and Abilities Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills Social Work Care Management Ethics End of Life Ethics Patient Advocacy Clinical Supervision Microsoft office Ability to prioritize many simultaneous demands and tolerate frequent interruptions. Soft/Interpersonal Skills Attention to detail Critical thinking Communication with family members Conflict resolution Active listening Relationship building Effective problem solving Teamwork Open to change Collaboration Communication Displays empathy Negotiation skills Time management Prioritization Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department Case Mgmt - Anderson Hospital It is our policy to abide to all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view #J-18808-Ljbffr easyservice