Social Worker - Case Management - Weekend Option

Facility CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, 65807 Department 1085 Case Management South Scheduled Weekly Hours 32 Hours 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday/Sunday Work Shift Day Shift Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) Job Description Provides supportive advocacy to patients and their families as part of an interdisciplinary health care team to overcome barriers to progression-of-care and facilitate a safe and coordinated discharge to the community. Services may include parenting issues, substance abuse, stress management, adjustment to illness, trauma and bereavement, geriatric depression, and other mental health or emotional difficulties that impede the patient’s progression of care. Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work Preferred: Master's Degree in Social Work Experience No Prior Experience Required Skills Recent work experience in health care preferred Good communication skills – Ability to communicate effectively in written format and/or oral presentations Strong analytical & problem solving skills; semi-independent in decision making Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment Exhibit initiative, responsibility & flexibility Must be able to initiate and understand research related to projects Learn and appropriately utilize required computer applications, including email, Windows-based or Microsoft programs Ability to write effective documentation for processes and procedures Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures Appropriate assessment skills Licensure / Certification / Registration License in Social Work preferred Eligible to sit for, and successfully pass the test of certification as a certified Case Manager (CCM) or Accredited Care Manager (ACM) preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr