Social Worker III - Case Management

Per Diem Days 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.

MSW required. LCSW preferred. Accredited Case Manager (ACM) preferred.

Required: Two (2) years department progressive experience. Five (5) years acute hospital social work experience. Three (3) years as acute care experience License: LCSW Certification: BLS (AMERICAN HEART ASSN) Training: Must complete and demonstrate competency in using the Tenet Case Management documentation system within 30 days of hire.

Part time · Day shift