Clinical Social Worker

Title: Social Worker Case Manager

Location: Cambridge, MA 02138

Duration: 06 Months

Required – Masters in Social Work. Current license to practice social work in Massachusetts, either LCSW or LICSW.

Preferred - Case management certification preferred.

Worker must provide a Letter of Good Health, signed by a physician, and an immunization record that shows compliance with our Immunization Policy, to our HR, on first day of assignment.

Description:

• Provides ambulatory case management services to identified patients through a process of research, patient interview, monitoring of care utilization patterns and development of care plans.
• Collaborates with clinical staff to provide a comprehensive outpatient care plan.
• Communicates with treating clinicians on areas of concerns and provides clinical updates to clinicians on a regular basis.
• Participates in assuring that UHS is in the forefront of applying Case Management principles.
• Educates medical staff to criteria/guidelines as appropriate.
• Works with team leader to identify areas of concerns in clinicians practice patterns and assists in development of resolutions.
• Identifies potential quality of care issues. Assists in development of reports, resources required by other departments.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.

Required:

• Minimum of three years social work experience in medical setting.
• Familiar with managed care and case management principles.
• Familiar with care needs of medically complex children, adults and geriatrics populations.

Required Experience:

• Provides ambulatory case management services to identified patients through a process of research, patient interview, monitoring of care utilization patterns and development of care plans.
• Collaborates with clinical staff to provide a comprehensive outpatient care plan. Communicates with treating clinicians regarding areas of concern and provides regular clinical updates.
• Participates in assuring that UHS is at the forefront of applying Case Management principles. Educates medical staff on criteria/guidelines as appropriate.
• Works with the team leader to identify areas of concern in clinicians' practice patterns and assists in developing resolutions.
• Identifies potential quality of care issues. Assists in development of reports and resources required by other departments.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

This is a small team that manages approximately 40-50 cases each, hospitalizations, and completes advance directive outreach.