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Job TitleCase Management Social Worker
LocationDover
FacilityUnion Hospital
DepartmentCare Management-Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital
Job CodeT99256
ShiftDays
Schedule7:00am-3:30pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, Union Hospital is an award-winning not-for-profit community hospital serving the communities of eastern Ohio. Community and personalized care are at the forefront of Union Hospital’s values. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic, you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Union Hospital is looking to add a Case Management Social Worker to the Care Management department who will coordinate the care and services for patients within the Emergency Department and Med/Surg floor. Through conducting detailed psychosocial assessments and coordinating with community resources and supportive counseling, you will be able to assess the needs of each patient who is being discharged. Connecting patients with the proper services and resources can help to set them up for a successful discharge and prevent readmission. When you join our team, you will be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 3:30PM or 7:30AM – 4:00PM, including rotating weekends and one holiday per year.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Manage all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients to ensure a timely discharge and provide appropriate connection with post-discharge care providers.
Communicate with interdisciplinary team about the discharge planning status of all patients referred.
Educate patients, family and physician regarding post-acute options and address freedom of choice and financial concerns.
Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment and interventions and makes treatment recommendations to engage patients and families in adherence to the treatment plan by reducing or eliminating the social, psychological, financial, behavioral and regulatory barriers to successful medical outcomes.
Serve as a resource person to provide counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues.
Advocate for patient and family by providing intervention in cases involving child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse and sexual assault.
Advocate for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system and community.
Meet core social work competencies and adhere to regulations.
Remain current with regulations which impact the care of patients and regulatory compliance.
Promote individual, professional growth and development and meet mandatory and continuing education requirements.
Support department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Master's Degree in Social Work or Master's of Science in Social Administration (MSSA)
Current state licensure as a Social Worker, including LSW, LISW or LISW-S
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Three years of experience in healthcare systems to include exposure to and experience in pre-acute care
Hospital Social Work experience
Knowledge of community resources
Certification as a Case Manager within one year of eligibility from an approved professional organization
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
Ability to work with physical records, such as retrieving and filing. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
In some locations ability to lift up to 10 pounds
Personal Protective Equipment:Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
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