JOB SUMMARY
The Social Work (SW) Case Manager, in partnership with physicians, nursing, and healthcare team members, utilize professional medical social work skills to assess patient and family needs for complex discharge planning. Establishes and documents plans for effective management of the identified needs. Assessment, planning intervening and reassessment are performed in a collaborative environment. The SW Case Manager role also includes proactive, individualized planning for patients’ progress across the continuum that optimizes quality of care, patient satisfaction, utilization and cost.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
Preferred/Optional: Master’s degree in Social Work or related field.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required: Experience in Community Health or hospital continuing care/discharge planning. Three to five years’ acute care facility preferred.
Preferred/Optional: Utilization review or case management experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required: Current applicable state Social Worker license.
Preferred/Optional: Case Management Certification.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.