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Cleveland Clinic

Case Management Social Worker

Cleveland Clinic, Beachwood, Ohio, United States, 44122

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South Pointe Hospital

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Case Management Social Worker . This facility is a Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor for professional nursing practice. Here, you will provide stellar patient care, work with state-of-the-art technology and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Responsibilities

Coordinate the care and services of select psychosocially complex patients who are seen on the psych CL service. Conduct detailed psychosocial assessments, coordinate with internal and external resources and provide supportive counseling. Offer crisis interventions to patients and families with psychosocial needs and facilitate the transition of care for high-risk patients. Manage all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients in order to ensure a timely discharge and provide appropriate connection with post-discharge care providers. Work with families exhibiting complex family dynamics. Communicate with interdisciplinary team regarding the discharge planning status of all patients that are referred. Educate patients, families and physicians regarding post-acute options and address freedom of choice and financial concerns. Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment and interventions and make 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 patients and families 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. Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced caregivers and represent the department on committees. Minimum qualifications

Master’s degree in social work (MSW) or Master of Science in Social Administration (MSS). Current state licensure as a Social Worker (LSW, LISW or LISW-S). Experience that includes exposure to and experience in pre- and post-acute care. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). Flexible, open-minded and adaptable to change. Preferred qualifications

LISW or LISW-S social work licensure. Hospital social work experience. Experience working with patients with psychiatric illnesses. Comfortable initiating psychosocial assessments. Knowledge of community services. Pay and benefits

Pay Range: Salaries shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Physical Requirements

Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Personal Protective Equipment

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. Position details

Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Location: Beachwood, OH

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