Detroit Medical Center
Clinical Social Worker Case Management
Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
DMC Sinai‑Grace Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
Benefit Statement
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Summary Description The Social Worker is responsible for facilitating care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care, and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient’s resources and right to self‑determination. The individual in this position has overall responsibility for assessing patients for transition needs, including identifying and assessing patients at risk for readmission. The role involves conducting complex psycho‑social assessment and intervention to promote timely throughput, safe discharge, and prevent avoidable readmissions. This position integrates national standards for case management scope of services including transition management and care coordination, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and Tenet policy.
Position Specific Responsibilities Transition Management
Completes comprehensive assessment within 24 hours of patient admission to identify and document the anticipated transition plan.
Integrates key elements of patient assessment, patient choice, and available resources to develop and implement a successful transition plan.
Completes complex/psycho‑social assessment and plan for patients identified as high risk for readmission.
Provides psycho‑social assessment and intervention for patients with behavioral health, lack of support systems, financial barriers, end of life, and/or medication adherence.
May delegate the implementation of the transition plan to LVN/LPN or assistant staff and follows up to ensure the plan is completed timely and accurately.
Ensures all elements of the transition plan are implemented and communicated to the healthcare team, patient/family and post‑acute providers.
Provides information to patients to make informed choices regarding community services consistent with Tenet policy.
Completes final discharge disposition form assessment for Medicare patients per Tenet policy.
Completes timely, complete, and accurate documentation in the Tenet Case Management system (40% of daily workload).
Care Coordination
Screens patients for factors that may affect the progression of care and intervenes as needed to promote timely and appropriate throughput.
Conducts assessments and stratifies patients at risk for readmission or in need of case management services.
Assists with adoption/abuse/neglect cases and reporting to local, state, and/or federal agencies.
Ensures the plan of care is consistent with patient choice and available resources.
Ensures patient needs are communicated and that the healthcare team is mutually accountable to achieve the patient plan of care.
Effectively collaborates with physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, payors, patients, and families to achieve optimal outcomes (40% of daily workload).
Education
Ensures and provides education to patients, physicians, and the healthcare team relevant to safe and timely patient transition.
Provides patient and healthcare team education regarding resources and benefits available, along with the economic impact of care options.
Ensures that education has been provided to the patient/family/caregiver by the healthcare team prior to discharge (10% of daily workload).
Compliance
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation requirements impacting case management scope of services.
Adheres to department structure, staffing, policies, and procedures to comply with CMS Conditions of Participation and Tenet policies.
Operates within the Social Work scope of practice as defined by state licensing regulations (10% of daily workload).
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work from a college or university social work program approved by the Michigan Board of Social Work and accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Current license as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of Michigan, or current limited license to engage in the practice of social work at the Master's level, with full licensure within 3 years from date of hire.
Two years of acute hospital experience preferred.
Must complete and demonstrate competency in using the Tenet Case Management documentation system within 30 days of hire.
Attendance at hospital and department orientation required, covering Tenet Case Management and Compliance policies, transition management, and other relevant topics.
Accredited Case Manager (ACM) preferred.
Facility Description DMC Sinai‑Grace Hospital is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive, and cardiovascular procedures. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including PET and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. The hospital offers expert care in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal/perinatal medicine, serving thousands of children annually across multiple sites.
EEO Statement Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program. The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Job Details
Job: Social Work (Part‑time, Day shift)
Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan
Facility: DMC Sinai‑Grace Hospital
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Benefit Statement
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Summary Description The Social Worker is responsible for facilitating care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care, and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient’s resources and right to self‑determination. The individual in this position has overall responsibility for assessing patients for transition needs, including identifying and assessing patients at risk for readmission. The role involves conducting complex psycho‑social assessment and intervention to promote timely throughput, safe discharge, and prevent avoidable readmissions. This position integrates national standards for case management scope of services including transition management and care coordination, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and Tenet policy.
Position Specific Responsibilities Transition Management
Completes comprehensive assessment within 24 hours of patient admission to identify and document the anticipated transition plan.
Integrates key elements of patient assessment, patient choice, and available resources to develop and implement a successful transition plan.
Completes complex/psycho‑social assessment and plan for patients identified as high risk for readmission.
Provides psycho‑social assessment and intervention for patients with behavioral health, lack of support systems, financial barriers, end of life, and/or medication adherence.
May delegate the implementation of the transition plan to LVN/LPN or assistant staff and follows up to ensure the plan is completed timely and accurately.
Ensures all elements of the transition plan are implemented and communicated to the healthcare team, patient/family and post‑acute providers.
Provides information to patients to make informed choices regarding community services consistent with Tenet policy.
Completes final discharge disposition form assessment for Medicare patients per Tenet policy.
Completes timely, complete, and accurate documentation in the Tenet Case Management system (40% of daily workload).
Care Coordination
Screens patients for factors that may affect the progression of care and intervenes as needed to promote timely and appropriate throughput.
Conducts assessments and stratifies patients at risk for readmission or in need of case management services.
Assists with adoption/abuse/neglect cases and reporting to local, state, and/or federal agencies.
Ensures the plan of care is consistent with patient choice and available resources.
Ensures patient needs are communicated and that the healthcare team is mutually accountable to achieve the patient plan of care.
Effectively collaborates with physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, payors, patients, and families to achieve optimal outcomes (40% of daily workload).
Education
Ensures and provides education to patients, physicians, and the healthcare team relevant to safe and timely patient transition.
Provides patient and healthcare team education regarding resources and benefits available, along with the economic impact of care options.
Ensures that education has been provided to the patient/family/caregiver by the healthcare team prior to discharge (10% of daily workload).
Compliance
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation requirements impacting case management scope of services.
Adheres to department structure, staffing, policies, and procedures to comply with CMS Conditions of Participation and Tenet policies.
Operates within the Social Work scope of practice as defined by state licensing regulations (10% of daily workload).
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work from a college or university social work program approved by the Michigan Board of Social Work and accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Current license as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of Michigan, or current limited license to engage in the practice of social work at the Master's level, with full licensure within 3 years from date of hire.
Two years of acute hospital experience preferred.
Must complete and demonstrate competency in using the Tenet Case Management documentation system within 30 days of hire.
Attendance at hospital and department orientation required, covering Tenet Case Management and Compliance policies, transition management, and other relevant topics.
Accredited Case Manager (ACM) preferred.
Facility Description DMC Sinai‑Grace Hospital is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive, and cardiovascular procedures. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including PET and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. The hospital offers expert care in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal/perinatal medicine, serving thousands of children annually across multiple sites.
EEO Statement Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program. The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Job Details
Job: Social Work (Part‑time, Day shift)
Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan
Facility: DMC Sinai‑Grace Hospital
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