Care Coordinator SW-Kennestone-Care Coordination-Days
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DetailsClient Name Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Job Type Travel Offering Allied Profession Social Worker Specialty Social Worker - Case Management Job ID 29621673 Job Title Care Coordinator SW-Kennestone-Care Coordination-Days Weekly Pay $2540.0 Shift DetailsShift Day - 8x5 - 09AM Scheduled Hours 40 Job Order DetailsStart Date 11/27/2024 End Date 02/26/2025 Duration 13 Week(s) Job Description Job Title: Care Coordination Social Worker Senior Profession: Care Coordinator Specialty: Care Management Duration: 13 months Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (5 days a week) Experience: Minimum two years in healthcare in an acute care setting or related field, background in medical social work preferred License: LMSW in State of Georgia or LCSW Certifications: Basic Life Support; Certified Case Manager or Accredited Case Manager preferred Must-Have: Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university Description: The Care Coordination Social Worker Senior (SW Sr) is responsible for assessing transitional care needs, coordinating care across the continuum, and engaging with patients and families to assure care needs are met. This role serves as an expert resource for complex patient situations and consults with other care team members regarding psychosocial and resource needs. In collaboration with the patient and physician, the SW Sr will assess, coordinate, and implement a timely and safe discharge plan to the next appropriate level of care. The role integrates and coordinates the patient's transitional care plan into their individualized discharge plans based on needs and resources available. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: - Complex Disposition Planning: Implement discharge planning and provide resource information for complex patients. Identify and document barriers for timely disposition. Understand eligibility processes and criteria for various resources to assist in planning safe transitions for discharge. - Assessment: Initiate assessment of patients' psychosocial risk factors and resource availability for discharge. Collaborate with financial counselors and care team members to ensure adherence to insurance and coverage requirements. - Documentation: Complete initial psychosocial and functional assessments and ensure comprehensive documentation in medical records. Track avoidable days and report trends leading to undesired outcomes. - Precepting/Mentoring: Mentor new hires and less-senior employees in addressing challenging situations. Serve as a mentor for student interns. - Professional Development and Initiative: Complete all professional competency assessments and participate in the development of protocols and performance improvement activities. Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all organizational policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Client DetailsAddress 677 Church Street NE City Marietta State GA Zip Code 30060 Job Board Disclaimer By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text HELP for more info, or STOP to unsubscribe. Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.