Caseworker (Full Time)

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

The Discharge Planner shall coordinate care of an assigned caseload of patients through collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other health professionals to facilitate efficient utilization of clinical resources, optimal clinical and continuing care, as well as financial outcomes. This individual shall be responsible for providing a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's and family's comprehensive human service needs through communication and available resources. Masters Degree in Social Work required. Minimum 3 years of hospital experience preferred. Knowledge of case management. Experience with skilled nursing facility, home health, hospice, child/adult/elder abuse and neglect, and rehabilitation preferred.

Active LCSW or LGSW or obtain within 12 months in position required; CCM or ACM Case Management certifications preferred.

Able to maintain a professional and customer‑centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.

Must possess basic computer skills.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Knowledgeable in use of appropriate infection control or isolation techniques when necessary.

Position requires sitting for 30% of the workday and mobility 70% of the workday. Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Social Worker MSW, Discharge Planner MSW

Regular-Full time

Shift
First Shift (United States of America)

Entry level

Full-time

Hospitals and Health Care

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