The Care Coordination Social Worker (CC SW) is responsible for assessing transitional care needs coordinating care across the continuum and engaging with patient and family to assure care needs are met. Serves as a key resource for patients and serves as a consultant to the other care team members regarding patients psychosocial and resource needs. In conjunction with the patient and physician the CC SW will assess coordinate and implement a timely safe patient discharge plan to the next appropriate level of care.
Required Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree in Social Work or a masters degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.Basic Life Support or BLS Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in healthcare in the acute care setting related field or skilled care environment or community or educational internship in care coordination. Required and A background in medical social work in an acute care setting
Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skill. Must possess maturity selfconfidence objectivity and positive attitude. Selfdirected with the ability to function well under stress handle change and function in a fastpaced environment Strong assessment interview organizational and problemsolving skills. Knowledge regarding local state and federal regulations required. Knowledge of community and statewide resources and programs. Ability to work collaboratively with physicians members of the care team and the patient/family to assist through the continuum of care.
Shift:Day (United States of America)Additional note:Fri Sat Sun Mon 7:00a5:30p