TITLE: Social Worker Case Management
LOCATION: Columbus, Ohio
Now is your chance to join a top hospital where career growth and opportunity await you.
They are committed to building healthcare teams whose care exceeds the expectations of their patients and community and are looking for individuals who share the same values.
You could live or work in a small town close to Columbus, Ohio so you can be offered all the amenities of a small town and big city at the same time?
If that sounds like the change you are looking for, please read on..
What they are looking for:
•Graduate of an accredited college/university with a degree in social work (BSW required).
•Current LSW licensure in the state of Ohio.
•Experience in a discharge planning in a hospital setting is preferred.
•Knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation for discharge planning is preferred
Hours and compensation potential:
•Position is full time primarily day shift(Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm).
•Range is between $47K-$70K depending on experience and a full benefit package.
What you will be doing:
•Provides, coordinates and facilitates an appropriate plan in collaboration with other health care professionals during hospitalization, ED visits and/or visits to the Center for Cancer Care as necessary.
•Demonstrates critical thinking to organize and assure optimal patient transitions of care, within the restrictions of provider guidelines and/or limitations.
•Provides emotional and environmental support for patients, family members or visitors. Assists in providing resources for patients with complex needs.
•Adheres to organizational policies and procedures; regulatory/accrediting body requirements; and professional practice standards
•Identifies, evaluates and re-evaluates the patients’ physical, psychosocial and behavioral needs.
•Collaborates with the patient, family/designated caregiver and health care team to establish and coordinate appropriate plan/discharge plan.
•Works effectively obtaining referrals and prior authorization with outside agencies to ensure a safe and appropriate level / transition of care (i.e. APSI, Home Health Care, DME, SNF, Hospice, LTAC, Acute Rehab, and /or Chronic Care / Transition Care Team).
•Makes referrals to the appropriate community agencies as determined by individual situations / cases (i.e. Behavioral Health Partners, The Department of Job and Family Services, Addiction Services, Adoption Services, etc.).
Additional info:
•The position is located northeast of Columbus, OH.
•The position reports to the Director whom is well respected.
