Sw-Hospital Case Manager GMH ED
Company: Prisma Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: March 16, 2023
Job Description:
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job
SummaryProvides screening, assessment, planning, problem
resolution, resource management, counseling, and crisis
intervention as they relate to the health care and discharge
planning needs of the patient/family in the Emergency Department
(ED). The Licensed Master Social Worker functions as a key member
of the ED interdisciplinary team to provide emergency services
within their scope of practice. The social worker provides
specialized assessments and interventions for patients with acute
behavioral health, medical, and psychosocial emergencies.
Additionally tasked with providing social work/case management
services for patients who are currently admitted inpatient after
hours, nights, and weekends.Accountabilities
- On the basis of preliminary risk screening, assesses patients'
and family's psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior
functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support
systems, reaction to illness and ability to cope.
- Documentation in the medical record is legible and conforms to
hospital department policies and procedures including but not
limited to screening, initial discharge plan, change of condition
updates and final discharge plan.
- Promotes the Hospital Case Management team concept with
discharge planning activities as requested and/or assessed.
Maintains close communication with post-acute care providers.
Accountable for readmission assessments, risk stratification review
and action planning. Uses proactive measures towards comprehensive
discharge planning.
- Screens and coordinates all SNF and Rehab facility referrals as
deemed appropriate. Provides consultation to team members regarding
clinical needs as deemed appropriate.
- Advocates for patient and family empowerment and independence
to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services
within the health care system
- 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.
- Provides intervention in cases involving child abuse/neglect,
domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse and sexual
assault.
- Serves as a resource person and provides counselling and
intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life
issues.
- Participates in the development and implementation of policies
and procedures for the Case Management program.
- Assesses the patient's behavioral health needs in collaboration
with physician, psychiatrists, and other members of the mental
health team. Provides counseling, crisis intervention, and
psychosocial assessments to patients/families with appropriate
medical staff supervision.Supervisory/Management ResponsibilityThis
is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager,
director, or executive.Minimum RequirementsMaster's Degree in
Social WorkRequired Certifications/Registrations/LicensesCurrently
licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) by the South
Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners or currently licensed as a
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by the South Carolina
Board of Social Work Examiners.Team members employed in this job
prior to July 1, 2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and
experience requirements. In addition, team members must be
certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required
certification.Other Required Skills and Experience
- Strong organizational, time management, crucial conversation,
problem solving and critical thinking skills required
- One (1) year Social Work Experience preferred
- One (1) year experience in a healthcare setting preferred
- ACM, CCM, C-SWCM or ACSW certification preferredWork
ShiftEvening (United States of America)LocationGreenville Memorial
Med CampusFacility1001 Corporate Services -
UpstateDepartment10207503 Social WorkShare your talent with us! Our
vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the
communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires
talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Keywords: Prisma Health, Greenville , Sw-Hospital Case Manager GMH ED, Healthcare , Greenville, South Carolina
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