Social Worker II - Case Management

Delray Beach, FL, United States (On-site) Job Description Job Shift: Days Job Type: Part Time The individual in this position is responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient’s resources and right to self-determination. The individual in this position has overall responsibility to assess the patient for transition needs including identifying and assessing patients at risk for readmission. Conducts complex psycho-social assessment and interventions to promote timely throughput, safe discharge and prevent avoidable readmissions. This position integrates national standards for case management scope of services including: Transition Management promoting appropriate length of stay, readmission prevention and patient satisfaction Care Coordination by demonstrating throughput efficiency while assuring care is sequenced and provided at the appropriate level of care Compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, TJC accreditation standards and Tenet policy Education provided to physicians, patients, families and caregivers Participates in planning the social work component required in selected hospital programs Provides in-service education for staff Collaborate with community providers to develop educational resources appropriate for staff and patients/patient representatives Responsibilities a) complex psycho-social transition planning assessment and reassessment and intervention, b) assistance with adoptions, abuse and neglect cases, including assessment, intervention and referral as appropriate to local, state and /or federal agencies, d) implementation or oversight of implementation of the transition plan, e) leading and/or facilitating multi-disciplinary patient care conferences including Complex Case Review, f) making appropriate referrals to other departments, g) communicating with patients and families about the plan of care, h) collaborating with physicians, office staff and ancillary departments, i) assuring patient education is completed to support post-acute needs , j) timely, complete and concise documentation in Tenet Case Management documentation system, k) maintenance of accurate patient demographic and insurance information, l) and other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required qualifications include: Master in Social Work (MSW). Must be currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law or regulation in state of practice or policy. Active license for state(s) covered. Preferred: Accredited Case Manager (ACM). Minimum of two years acute hospital experience preferred. Required skills include: demonstrated organizational skills excellent verbal and written communication skills ability to lead and coordinate activities of a diverse group of people in a fast paced environment critical thinking and problem solving skills and computer literacy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lift/position up to 25 lbs. Push/pull up to 25 lbs of force.
• Frequent sitting. Moderate standing, walking, reaching, stooping, and bending
• Manual dexterity, mobility, touch, auditory to perform all the related duties of the position

Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status #J-18808-Ljbffr Conifer Health Solutions