Social Worker-BSW/Case Management
US-IA-Waterloo
careers
Req #: 175947
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: Social Worker - BSW/Case Management UnityPoint Health - Allen Shift: FT; M-F 8 AM - 430 PM; some weekends and 1 holiday rotation per year Benefits Eligible Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 paid over 2 years The Social Worker-BSW/Case Management position is responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary patient care plan for mental and behavioral health patients. Acts as a liaison between a patient or family and health care personnel to ensure necessary care is provided promptly and effectively. Provides preauthorization and certification for medical necessity and medical appropriateness of services. A Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree is required. Responsibilities: * Keep patient family or others informed as to the patient's progress throughout treatment as the patient desires. * Complete and update safety plan * Lead psychoeducational groups - some regions don't but it would be within their scope, if they have BPD might suggest a steps group, not leading formal education * Maintain timely and accurate documentation participates in multi-disciplinary team * May develop and maintain the patient's treatment plan throughout the patient's course of treatment with input from the care team * May assist in patient rounding * Primary responsibility for coordinating care to facilitate discharge * Make necessary referrals * Provide patient education relating to post-acute levels of care/services * Assure patient's SDOH needs are met for an effective discharge plan * Coordinate pharmacy and outpatient services follow up * Assure that patient has a 7 day follow up post discharge * Align transportation and follow up with natural supports on behalf of the patient * Participate in all required trainings and educational activities * Participate in department level meetings and huddles * Be responsive to email, phone messages and patient portal messages Qualifications: Education: * Bachelor's degree in Social Work required Experience: * One year of clinical experience in health care preferred Other: * Knowledge of the social work process * Awareness and sensitivity to cultural diversity * Knowledge of the physiological elements of illness and impact on psychosocial functioning * Knowledge of the healthcare system and resources available to patients. * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a collaborative team member * Knowledge of social determinants of Health * Strong verbal and written communication skills
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