Social Worker-BSW/Case Management at UnityPoint Health

Waterloo, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work Process, Cultural Diversity, Physiological Elements of Illness, Psychosocial Functioning, Healthcare System Knowledge, Patient Resources, Interpersonal Skills, Collaborative Teamwork, Social Determinants of Health, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

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Description

Overview Social Worker – BSW/Case Management UnityPoint Health – Allen Shift: FT; M-F 8 AM – 430 PM; some weekends and 1 holiday rotation per year Benefits Eligible Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 paid over 2 years The Social Worker-BSW/Case Management position is responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary patient care plan for mental and behavioral health patients. Acts as a liaison between a patient or family and health care personnel to ensure necessary care is provided promptly and effectively. Provides preauthorization and certification for medical necessity and medical appropriateness of services. A Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree is required. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Keep patient family or others informed as to the patient’s progress throughout treatment as the patient desires. Complete and update safety plan Lead psychoeducational groups – some regions don’t but it would be within their scope, if they have BPD might suggest a steps group, not leading formal education Maintain timely and accurate documentation participates in multi-disciplinary team May develop and maintain the patient’s treatment plan throughout the patient’s course of treatment with input from the care team May assist in patient rounding Primary responsibility for coordinating care to facilitate discharge Make necessary referrals Provide patient education relating to post-acute levels of care/services Assure patient’s SDOH needs are met for an effective discharge plan Coordinate pharmacy and outpatient services follow up Assure that patient has a 7 day follow up post discharge Align transportation and follow up with natural supports on behalf of the patient Participate in all required trainings and educational activities Participate in department level meetings and huddles Be responsive to email, phone messages and patient portal messages Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required Experience: One year of clinical experience in health care preferred Other: Knowledge of the social work process Awareness and sensitivity to cultural diversity Knowledge of the physiological elements of illness and impact on psychosocial functioning Knowledge of the healthcare system and resources available to patients. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a collaborative team member Knowledge of social determinants of Health Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

The Social Worker coordinates the interdisciplinary patient care plan for mental and behavioral health patients, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare personnel. Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, developing treatment plans, and ensuring effective discharge planning.