Social Work Care Manager Emergency Department
Company: Texas Health Huguley FWS
Location: Palm Coast
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
Job Description - Social Work Care Manager Emergency Department
(22037345) Job Description Social Work Care Manager Emergency
Department ( Job Number: 22037345 ) Description All the benefits
and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without
out-of-pocket tuition expense) Our promise to you: Joining
AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about
belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each
person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit.
AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and
grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.
Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences
you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that
-together -we are even better. Schedule: - Part-Time Shift : - Days
- 2x12's, 24 hours a week The community you'll be caring for: 60
MEMORIAL MEDICAL PKWY, Palm Coast, 32164 The role you'll
contribute: - The Social Work Care Manager intervenes with patients
who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with
eligibility determination for social programs, funding sources and
qualify for community assistance from a variety of special
assistance programs and agencies, and/or require assistance with
transitions of care or discharge planning. In addition, offer
crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial
needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a
discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations. This role
will receive referrals for individuals from at-risk populations
from interdisciplinary team members (including physicians, RN Care
Managers, staff nurses, and other members of the care team). The
Social Work Care Manager, in collaboration with the patient/family,
care manager nurses, nurses, physicians and the interdisciplinary
team, ensures patient-centered care coordination through the
continuum of care. The Social Work Care Manager ensures efficient
and cost-effective care through appropriate resources monitoring
and clinical care escalations. The Social Worker is under the
general supervision of the Care Management Supervisor or Manager
and is responsible for patient evaluations of post-hospital needs,
development of a transition of care plans and initiation of the
implementation of the transitions of care plans prior to the
discharge of the patient. The Social Work Care Manager is
responsible for optimal patient flow/throughput to enhance
continuity of care, smooth and safe transitions, patient
satisfaction, patient safety, readmission prevention and length of
stay management. The Social Work Care Manager communicates daily
with the interdisciplinary team during daily multidisciplinary
rounds. Care coordination, discharge planning, transitions of care
planning and are core competencies of this role. The Social Work
Care Manager facilitates the collaborative management of patient
care across the continuum, intervening to remove barriers to timely
and efficient care delivery and reimbursement. The Social Work Care
Manager provides education to nurses, physicians and the
interdisciplinary team on issues related to utilization of
resources, medical necessity, CMS CoP for Discharge Planning and
care coordination. The Social Work Care Manager is knowledgeable of
post-hospital care and services available to the patient including,
but not limited to the following: Home Health, Infusion Services,
Durable Medical Equipment, Palliative Care, Hospice, Outpatient
Services, Transitions of Care Clinics, Transitional Care supportive
programs and clinics, follow up appointments, Skilled Nursing
Facilities, Rehabilitation Services and Facilities and
Community-based Organizations. The Social Work Care Manager adheres
to departmental and system goals, objectives, policies and
procedures and ensures quality patient care and regulatory
compliance. Actively participates in outstanding customer service
and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are
equally respectful to all. The value you'll bring to the team
- Psychosocial Assessment and Interventions
- Assesses patient's and family's psychosocial risk factors
through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and
adequacy of support systems, assisting those coping with adjusting
to significant life transitions
- Intervenes with patients and families regarding emotional,
social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability;
accesses and mobilizes family/community resources to meet
identified needs
- Serves as a resource to provide information and intervention
related to treatment decisions, terminal illnesses and end-of-life
issues
- Provides grief counseling and crisis intervention skills
- Advocates for patient and family empowerment and independence
to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services
within the healthcare system
- Provides de-escalation services for patient/family as
appropriate
- Provide Motivational Interview techniques for patients with
substance use and addictive disorders
- Provides patient/family education, adjustment-to-illness
counseling, grief counseling and crisis intervention
- Provides education to patients/families/caregivers regarding
resource options and coping with diagnosis, treatment and
prognosis
- Works in collaboration with hospital and community agencies to
obtain needed services and resources for
patients/families/caregivers
- Receives referrals for psychosocial complex needs from the
health care team.
- Assists with End of Life conversation, Living Wills, Advance
Directives, Power of Attorney, Community DNR. Qualifications The
expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed: REQUIRED:
- Masters in Social Work (MSW)
- Minimum three (3) years' experience in hospital/medical social
work PREFERRED:
- Knowledge of state and federal guidelines pertinent to care
management
Keywords: Texas Health Huguley FWS, Palm Coast , Social Work Care Manager Emergency Department, Executive , Palm Coast, Florida
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