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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

Social Worker MSW Care Management

COST CENTER:000000

JOB CODE:20200

FLSA Exemption Status:Non-Exempt

Telecommuting Eligible:No

SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)Assesses, intervenes, and plans appropriate discharge based on patient’s clinical, social and functional needs. Integrates assessment using information related to cultural, clinical, ethnic, age as well as other factors into plan of care in order to implement transition plans. Acts as an active member of the care management team in the discharge planning process identifying complicated social and financial factors and barriers to appropriate and timely discharge. Refers patients/families and care givers to appropriate resources regarding abuse/neglect/domestic violence, alcohol and substance abuse.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).

Experience:One year experience in hospital case management or healthcare.

Other Credentials:Social Worker - Licensed

4 hours of Stroke related Continuing Education contact hours annually if assigned to: Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation

Knowledge and Skills:Excellent communication, conflict management, organizational and planning skills.

Special Training:Clinical training in a medical/clinical environment; knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software, case management and patient information systems.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:Must be comfortable working with diverse age ranges and populations.

Usual Work Day:8 Hours  

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDocuments clinical record, comprehensive assessment of patient needs including barriers to timely discharge, clinical interventions, support and appropria