What are the responsibilities and job description for the Worker's Compensation Case Manager, Full-time position at Careers?
The Worker’s Compensation Case Manager is the facilitator of the case and the team working with the injured worker. Strong leadership and facilitation skills. Ability to work with all stakeholders involved in cases to support a positive experience and outcome on each case. Knowledge of local resources. Ability to develop creative discharge plans to support LOS of patients in the inpatient rehabilitation setting. Understanding of criteria and ability to apply for utilization management of cases.
Qualifications:
- MSW, LCSW, CRC, RN, CCM with Bachelor's degree as a minimum.
- 1 year experience as a Case Manager or Social Worker
- 1 year of Worker’s Compensation experience managing injured worker’s cases preferred
- Experience working with patients and families that have acquired brain injuries, spinal cord injuries or with medically complex patient populations that have chronic disabilities and multiple social and medical community resource needs.
- Strong communication skills to facilitate rehabilitation teams and families through complex discharge planning with the goal of community reentry
- Individual must be accountable for the scope of their work and able to work independently to manage their caseload as well as with an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to delegate tasks to ensure efficiency in their day to day casework.
- Knowledge of or ability to research community resources both locally and in geographic areas beyond Jacksonville.
- Must be a team player and have strong leadership skills to facilitate discharges of complex patients back to their communities.
Desired Qualifications:
- Complex Case Management, Discharge Planning, and Placement experience preferred.
- Experience with insurance and knowledge of Worker’s Compensation preferred.
- Demonstrate an ability to network and develop key relationships needed to support successful discharges.
Hours: Full-time , 40 hours per week
Location: Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, 3599 University Blvd. South, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Compensation: Experience, education and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits package
- Vacation/Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs