Summary

The Social Worker is responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient�s resources and right to self-determination.
The individual in this position has overall responsibility for to assess the patient for transition needs including identifying and assessing patients at risk for readmission.
Conducts complex psycho-social assessment and intervention to promote timely throughput, safe discharge and prevent avoidable readmissions.
This position integrates national standards for case management scope of services including:

Experience

MSW required. LCSW preferred . Accredited Case Manager preferred.

Certifications:

Required: LSCW required for CF or Dialysis, BLS. Must complete and demonstrate competency in using the Tenet Case Management documentation system within 30 days of hire.

Preferred: 2 years acute care experience.