Social Worker - Case Management

Job Opportunity At Johns Hopkins Intrastaff

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service! Are you ready to play a crucial role in healthcare at one of the world's leading medical institutions? If you are a LMSW or LCSW-C looking to enjoy the perks of temporary staffing yet feel like a member of the large organization, Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the employer for you!

What We Have To Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Intrastaff constantly surveys the market to ensure top pay rate for our employees. Pay Rate: $45.00 - $47.00 per hour (Based on Experience)
• World-Class Environment: Work alongside some of the best healthcare professionals, including top nurses, physicians, and allied health experts.
• Futuristic Healthcare: Johns Hopkins is known as a teaching Health System and whether directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical research.
• Benefits: There are options for a tax deferred annuity 401 K Retirement Plan and Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, located in Baltimore, MD

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with alternating weekends.

If you're passionate about healthcare, thrive in a diverse team environment, and are eager to make a difference, Johns Hopkins is the place for you. Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing medical science. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary at Johns Hopkins Intrastaff!

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, use of equipment and hospital & departmental policies necessary for job performance.
• In collaboration with the Case Management Coordinator – RN, uses screening mechanisms to identify patients who are at risk for lengthy inpatient stays, complex clinical issues, high resource use or repeat admissions due to chronic diseases. Intervenes within 24 hours of patient admissions. Documents according to established guidelines.
• Assesses patient & family psychosocial needs, including coping mechanisms, ability to comply effectively with plan of care and desired outcomes. Makes referrals as appropriate. Provides patient & family counseling as appropriate.
• Works collaboratively with physicians and other health care team members to achieve desired outcomes in accordance with physicians' plans of care. Collaborates with the Utilization Management Committee as needed.
• Identifies potential or current patient situations that require referral to other members of the health care team, such as financial counseling or risk management. Assures discharge plan is implemented and follow-up occurs.
• Serves as a resource for patients, family members, & the community; provides information and referrals as needed.
• In conjunction with physician, nursing staff & other health care team members, facilitates discharge planning process and identifies need for referral to external sources for post-hospitalization needs.
• Maintains accurate & current knowledge of available community resources including home-health agencies, skilled-nursing facilities, rehab facilities, and other available resources. Explains options to patients & families.
• Maintains accurate & current knowledge of payor practices and regulations that may impact patient outcomes and/or progress.
• Initiates & maintains all acute-care abstracts for discharge planning/social services.
• Initiates & maintains MedQM data on all patients.

Qualifications

• MS in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
• Must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners at the LMSW level, but LCSW-C preferred.
• 2 years or more of licensed clinical social work experience in a hospital healthcare setting, including the Adult Emergency Room.
• Hospital Discharge experience preferred.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.