Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: May 07, 2024 Department: 16000860 System CM Hospital Care Management Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 0 Union Contract: Non-Union Weekend Rotation: Other Job Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: *** Must take 2-shifts per month if they are open*** Casual Role No Weekend Shifts 8-hour day shift Job Description: Provides patients and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare. Principle Responsibilities Delivers professional and thorough social work services, including psychosocial assessment and intervention planning. Identifies patients who require social work assessment and intervention through high risk screening, interdisciplinary team meetings and individual referrals. Conducts assessments that address bio-psycho-social issues for age, population and health specific needs which results in individualized plans of care. Provides support and counseling to patients and families. Provides information and assistance for identified financial or social needs. Coordinates complex transition plans with patients, families, health care team and community providers. Utilizes the electronic medical record to monitor, document and communicate patient progress toward goals and progression of the social work plan. Collaborates and communicates with interdisciplinary team anticipating needs to move the plan of care forward. Provides support and information to patient and families regarding transition plan. Maintains knowledge of government and private payer networks and services to assure appropriate transitions. Collaborates with community and health care resources based on need to coordinate care for the patient. Advocates for patients and families by supporting patient rights and accessing protective services. Demonstrates awareness of patient rights and ethical decision making; provides advocacy to support patient and family. Assures appropriate reporting of vulnerability or suspected abuse as mandated by law. May participate in care system process that prevent readmissions. Plans and participates in transition conferences with patients and families. Utilizes tools and technology to identify and intervene with patients who are at risk for readmission. Ensures that a complete clinical handoff occurs for at risk patient, which may include referrals. May collaborate with the health care team to promote appropriate length of stay. Utilizes tools and technology to support appropriate length of stay management. Facilitates timely referrals and transfers of information. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Social Work Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work Experience in an acute care setting 2 years social work experience Licenses/Certifications Licensed Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required or Licensed Social Worker - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment for positions in Hospice and Home Health Physical Demands Sedentary: Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90 clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000 employees – your career opportunities are limitless! Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish Application Instructions: External Candidates: Click “Apply” to start your application. You will need to either create an account or sign into your account to submit an application. Employees: If you are a current Allina Health employee, you must sign into Workday and apply through Find Jobs to ensure that you are identified as an internal candidate.