Medical Social Worker/Case Manager (Inpatient Rehabilitation, Full time)
Location: Grand Island Nebraska
Description: Catholic Health Initiatives is at present recruited Medical Social Worker/Case Manager (Inpatient Rehabilitation, Full time) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Nebraska. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Job Summary:
Works independently, according to established policies and procedures, to assist patients in coping with social and emotional problems that accompany an illness and hospitalization, and with difficulties in recovery and rehabilitation. In doing so, interviews patients and families to obtain psychosocial history, and assists patients in resolving environmental difficulties interfering w! ith utilization of maximum benefits from medical care. In coll! aboration with other interdisciplinary health care team members, identifies and initiates a plan of care on patients. Prepares and updates case records including nature of social problems, patient and family progress, and treatment administered. Directs patients and families to appropriate community agencies or resources and follows up as necessary. Above services provided primarily to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit patients. Works with patients ranging in age from adolescence through geriatrics.
Essential Duties:
Interviews patients and family members to assess psychosocial needs including: level of function, cultural and ethnic factors, emotional status, social skills, family relationships, financial/insurance status, response to illness or current conditions affecting patient/family.
Completes an objective evaluation on each patient in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and develops a comprehensive treatment plan, including long term and sh! ort term goals within the specified timeframe.
Involves patient and family members, as appropriate, in care plan development and process by meeting with them to discuss recommendations made by the healthcare team; attends interdisciplinary team meetings in order to provide social work input regarding the care plan process and psychosocial needs of patient.
Reviews and assesses all referred patients and communicates with admission team to verify patient is appropriate for admission. Completes a pre-screen assessment for each admission that clearly identifies patient’s needs and concerns.
Facilitates insurance pre-admit screening, prior to accepting patient. Identifies appropriate payer source and assures the appropriate certification is completed.
Coordinates and communicates team conferences. Assures that care plans are signed and on the patient’s charts following team conference.
Develops and maintains a referral network sys! tem to support identified community needs. Provides leadership to maint! ain and grow targeted census.
Acts as the liaison between the rehab staff, patient, physicians and insurance companies.
Shares pertinent patient information gained through the pre-admission visit and consultation with other hospital personnel.
Responsible for the timely completion and submission of information to CMS as required by regulatory standards.
Counsels patient and family members regarding issues such as anxiety and stress precipitated by illness/hospitalization, coping with physical limitations/disability, fears related to helplessness or death, adjustment to the need for institutional or specialized care, etc.
Directs patients and families to appropriate community agencies or resources for financial assistance, counseling, or support services. Provides ongoing facilitation and coordination of services in the community to ensure appropriate level of care.
Presents patient with discharge options so patient and f! amily members can make informed choices. Conducts routine discharge planning, assessing the needs for home care or placement, and contacts nursing homes, community/state/federal resources on patient’s behalf. May facilitate patient transfers by notifying facility, and/or family of transfer, arranging transportation, processing documents/records.
Participates in or coordinates patient/family meetings and acts as patient advocate.
Provides patient/family members with accurate information regarding patient rights, advance directives, guardianship and power of attorney issues, etc.
Identifies and assesses possible victims of abuse or neglect, notifies proper legal authorities as required and facilitates interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
Qualifications
Education:
Knowledge of social work theories, therapies and techniques of casework processes, and principles of public welfare at a level normally acquired through! completion of a Master’s Degree in social work. Will consider Bachel! or’s Degree in Social work with 2 years’ experience in acute rehab unit; must be willing to obtain Master’s degree within 5 years. Coursework in medical social work and gerontology preferred. Adheres to National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
Experience:
Analytical skills necessary to assess patient's needs to develop associated discharge planning and provide guidance toward plans.
Requires knowledge of the principles of growth and development and the skills necessary to provide age-specific and appropriate care of the patient according to their age category; interprets data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs consistent with the care of the patient.
License/Certification:
Current Nebraska State Certification as a social worker required by state (if a BSW has CSW and if MSW current CMSW or LCSW).
Must have and maintain at all times, a valid Nebras! ka driver's license and a good driving record. Must be able to utilize own transportation during work time.
Additional Responsibilities:
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence:
Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity:
Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion:
Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence:
Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain qual! ity.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at ! all times.
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers
Job
Human Services
Primary Location
NE-Grand Island-Saint Francis Medical Center
Shift
Days
Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period
80
Weekends Required
None
Status
Full Time
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Catholic Health Initiatives.
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This vacancy starts available on: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 12:14:26 GMT
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