Social Worker II - Case Management

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Full Time

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.

• Transition Management
• Care Coordination
• Education
• Compliance

Education:

• Required: MSW Required
• Preferred: ACM

Experience:

• Preferred: 2 years acute care experience

Certifications:

• Required: BLS (AMERICAN HEART ASSN)

Training:

• Must complete and demonstrate competency in using the Tenet Case Management documentation system within 30 days of hire.