Social Worker MSW, Case Management

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000168479
Category: Social Work
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Case Management

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (M.S.W.) from an accredited School of Social Work
• New Jersey State Social Work Licensure (L.S.W. or L.C.S.W.)
• Good communication and writing skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Hospital work experience

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Shift working, 8:30-4:30pm
• Saturday and Holiday Coverage
• FT

• Understand financial responsibilities of the case management department and safeguards system resources by actively participating in utilization management and insurance communication
• Collaborate closely with physician advisor
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and facilitate communication with the interdisciplinary care team
• Complete psychosocial assessments and implement patient-centered care plans that meet needs identified in assessments
• Discharge planning activities: seamless and timely coordination of care including: referrals to home care, DME, SNF, rehab placements, hospice, community resources, and transportation arrangements
• Collaborate with RN Case Manager in all discharge planning
• Collaborate with department leadership to streamline processes and implement strategies to create more efficient delivery of care
• Ensure compliance with regulatory documentation standards