Case Manager Social Worker (LBSW) - Grace Medical Center

Case Manager Social Worker (LBSW) - Grace Medical Center Facility: GRACE MEDICAL CENTER Schedule: Full-time Day shift 8:00am-4:30pm Provides leadership to the health care team in coordination of post‑acute care services and provision of psychosocial support services to patients and families. Serves as a resource for the health care team on appropriate and timely utilization of acute care level services and length of stay. Assists with departmental operations and improvement projects. Responsibilities Systematically gathers pertinent information utilizing a broad scope of sources to identify needs and determine plan of care. Develops psychosocial database, assessment, and plan of intervention based on identified patient and family needs. Participates in inter‑disciplinary and inter‑agency collaborative efforts to identify and modify post‑acute care needs, incorporating social, cultural, emotional and spiritual aspects of patient and family into discharge and psychosocial assessment. Provides crisis intervention and counseling services to assist patients and families with emotional needs and adjustment to the medical episode. Documents assessments, intervention plans and outcomes in accordance with departmental guidelines and hospital policies. Collaborates with case management staff, care providers and third‑party payors to ensure all appropriate services and resources are utilized in a timely manner. Actively organizes discharge rounds on assigned units and assists with documenting all pertinent information in the medical record. Maintains timely communication with third‑party payor representatives to identify discharge needs and available resources. Educates the treating team on appropriate bed utilization, length of stay, alternate level of care and denial of payment. Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize workload to accommodate the needs of the hospital, unit and department. Demonstrates understanding and practice of the values, standards and beliefs of the social work profession. Participates in pertinent staff development/continuing education activities to meet licensure requirements. Provides leadership and creativity in unit and departmental program development and performance improvement projects. Accepts shared governance philosophy and actively engages in peer review, staff work groups and other hospital or departmental committees. Displays effective communication skills addressing the needs of all co‑workers and customers, interfacing in a constructive manner with the primary goal of meeting the vision and mission of the hospital and department. Demonstrates evidence of understanding and compliance with the social work professional code of ethics. Qualifications Bachelor in Social Work required. LBSW license in MD required. 3 years of experience required; 5+ years preferred. Benefits Competitive compensation (including overtime, shift differentials, premium pay and bonuses as applicable). Comprehensive health plans. Free parking. Wellness programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lifebridge Health, Inc.