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Title: Social Worker Case Manager
Location: Cambridge, MA 02138
Job id : HUJP00011956
Duration: 06 Months
Required – Masters in Social Work. Current license to practice social work in Massachusetts, either LCSW or LICSW.
Preferred - Case management certification preferred.
Worker must provide a Letter of Good Health, signed by a physician, and an immunization record that shows compliance with HUHS Immunization Policy, to HUHS HR, on first day of assignment.
Description:
Provides ambulatory case management services to identified HUHS patients through a process of research, patient interview, monitoring of care utilization patterns and development of care plans.
Collaborates with clinical staff to provide a comprehensive outpatient care plan.
Communicates with treating clinicians on areas of concerns and provides clinical updates to clinicians on a regular basis.
Participates in assuring that UHS is in the forefront of applying Case Management principles.
Educates medical staff to criteria/guidelines as appropriate.
Works with team leader to identify areas of concerns in clinicians practice patterns and assists in development of resolutions.
Identifies potential quality of care issues. Assists in development of reports, resources required by other departments.
Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
Required:
Minimum of three years social work experience in medical setting.
Familiar with managed care and case management principles.
Familiar with care needs of medically complex children, adults and geriatrics populations.
Required Experience:
Provides ambulatory case management services to identified HUHS patients through a process of research, patient interview, monitoring of care utilization patterns and development of care plans.
Collaborates with clinical staff to provide a comprehensive outpatient care plan. Communicates with treating clinicians regarding areas of concern and provides regular clinical updates.
Participates in assuring that UHS is at the forefront of applying Case Management principles. Educates medical staff on criteria/guidelines as appropriate.
Works with the team leader to identify areas of concern in clinicians' practice patterns and assists in developing resolutions.
Identifies potential quality of care issues. Assists in development of reports and resources required by other departments.
Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
This is a small team that manages approximately 40-50 cases each, hospitalizations, and completes advance directive outreach.