MedStar Health
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Overview
MedStar Health is looking for an LMSW/LMGW Inpatient Case Manager to join our team at MedStar Franklin Square Hospital. The ideal candidate will show professional competency as a general practitioner of Occupational Therapy, independent use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches, and excellent verbal and oral communication skills. Responsibilities
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary health care team to develop and coordinate the plan of care. Develops a plan of care that addresses needs across the continuum; develops long- and short-term goals with specific time frames for resolution; identifies specific services to be provided in the care plan; includes the family/caregiver in the plan of care; and shows life planning contingencies such as power of attorney and/or advance directives. Coordinates referrals to appropriate community agencies for assistance based on patient needs and initiates referrals in a timely manner. Helps patients resume life in the community and/or adjust to lifestyle changes. Communicates daily with direct caregivers and case management triad regarding patient and family responses to plan of care, identification of problems, discharge planning, and payor concerns such as length of stay. Identifies delays in care and quality/risk issues and communicates information to appropriate individuals and departments. Completes psychosocial history or socioeconomic assessment as determined by the healthcare team or high-risk indicators. Coordinates completion of requisite forms by doctors, patients, and families for any services required. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of case management activities to ensure physicians and caregivers are well informed regarding discharge plans. Adheres to policies and procedures regarding documentation and confidentiality of information. Demonstrates knowledge of abuse/neglect dynamics, including identification and reporting laws. Coordinates investigations with law enforcement, protection agencies, hospital security, risk management, and healthcare teams. Demonstrates knowledge of community resources serving high social risk populations. Develops and maintains information on community resources and referral requirements based on patient population identified in the unit scope of practice. Facilitates communication between the patient and family and the healthcare team. Assesses and communicates the patient's social, cultural, emotional, and economic problems to medical staff and other healthcare providers as needed. Intervenes with patient/family to resolve emotional/behavioral obstacles to progress, recovery, and disposition. Initiates and participates in multidisciplinary discharge planning rounds and collaborates with internal and external health care providers, patients, and families to develop comprehensive discharge plans. Maintains professional growth in managed care, care management, other health care, financial trends, clinical practice, and research. Organizes individual workloads and sets priorities based on the patient’s medical plan and needs. Provides clinical assessment, evaluation, and disposition of persons presenting with behavioral health concerns or illness. Qualifications
Master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work. Valid Social Worker license in the District of Columbia or Maryland depending on work location. Experience in social work in a hospital setting preferred. Experience in care/case management preferred. CCM - Certified Case Manager preferred. Minimum Qualifications
This position has a hiring range of $61,838 - $111,259.
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MedStar Health is looking for an LMSW/LMGW Inpatient Case Manager to join our team at MedStar Franklin Square Hospital. The ideal candidate will show professional competency as a general practitioner of Occupational Therapy, independent use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches, and excellent verbal and oral communication skills. Responsibilities
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary health care team to develop and coordinate the plan of care. Develops a plan of care that addresses needs across the continuum; develops long- and short-term goals with specific time frames for resolution; identifies specific services to be provided in the care plan; includes the family/caregiver in the plan of care; and shows life planning contingencies such as power of attorney and/or advance directives. Coordinates referrals to appropriate community agencies for assistance based on patient needs and initiates referrals in a timely manner. Helps patients resume life in the community and/or adjust to lifestyle changes. Communicates daily with direct caregivers and case management triad regarding patient and family responses to plan of care, identification of problems, discharge planning, and payor concerns such as length of stay. Identifies delays in care and quality/risk issues and communicates information to appropriate individuals and departments. Completes psychosocial history or socioeconomic assessment as determined by the healthcare team or high-risk indicators. Coordinates completion of requisite forms by doctors, patients, and families for any services required. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of case management activities to ensure physicians and caregivers are well informed regarding discharge plans. Adheres to policies and procedures regarding documentation and confidentiality of information. Demonstrates knowledge of abuse/neglect dynamics, including identification and reporting laws. Coordinates investigations with law enforcement, protection agencies, hospital security, risk management, and healthcare teams. Demonstrates knowledge of community resources serving high social risk populations. Develops and maintains information on community resources and referral requirements based on patient population identified in the unit scope of practice. Facilitates communication between the patient and family and the healthcare team. Assesses and communicates the patient's social, cultural, emotional, and economic problems to medical staff and other healthcare providers as needed. Intervenes with patient/family to resolve emotional/behavioral obstacles to progress, recovery, and disposition. Initiates and participates in multidisciplinary discharge planning rounds and collaborates with internal and external health care providers, patients, and families to develop comprehensive discharge plans. Maintains professional growth in managed care, care management, other health care, financial trends, clinical practice, and research. Organizes individual workloads and sets priorities based on the patient’s medical plan and needs. Provides clinical assessment, evaluation, and disposition of persons presenting with behavioral health concerns or illness. Qualifications
Master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work. Valid Social Worker license in the District of Columbia or Maryland depending on work location. Experience in social work in a hospital setting preferred. Experience in care/case management preferred. CCM - Certified Case Manager preferred. Minimum Qualifications
This position has a hiring range of $61,838 - $111,259.
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