Hartford HealthCare
Apply now for the
Medical Case Worker
role at
Hartford HealthCare .
Location Detail:
Backus Hospital, 10309
Shift Detail:
First shift 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday – Friday, rotating weekends and holidays.
Work where
every moment
matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one goal in common: Pride in what we do and a commitment that every moment matters. We welcome you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. It is the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.
Job Summary Performs the social work functions of bio‑psycho‑social assessment, short‑term crisis intervention, supportive counseling and resource referral. Provides intervention to assist patients/families to improve social and economic difficulties that may interfere with health and wellness. Facilitates discharge planning across the continuum of care.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human services field. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience:
Previous social work or human services experience. Two (2) to three (3) years of health‑care experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information.
Basic computer skills, including opening and reading email and basic internet use. Working knowledge of Windows‑based software (including Word processing, database and spreadsheet) for occasional performance of duties.
Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments, employees, physicians and managers. Ability to relate to people with diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
Must be organized, flexible and a team player; able to manage time and meet deadlines in a hectic work environment.
Requires the ability to take the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances or problems. Requires a high level of analytical ability to gather and interpret information from various sources and formulate and implement a viable plan for intervention.
We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees – we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is
your moment .
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Medical Case Worker
role at
Hartford HealthCare .
Location Detail:
Backus Hospital, 10309
Shift Detail:
First shift 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday – Friday, rotating weekends and holidays.
Work where
every moment
matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one goal in common: Pride in what we do and a commitment that every moment matters. We welcome you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. It is the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.
Job Summary Performs the social work functions of bio‑psycho‑social assessment, short‑term crisis intervention, supportive counseling and resource referral. Provides intervention to assist patients/families to improve social and economic difficulties that may interfere with health and wellness. Facilitates discharge planning across the continuum of care.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human services field. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience:
Previous social work or human services experience. Two (2) to three (3) years of health‑care experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information.
Basic computer skills, including opening and reading email and basic internet use. Working knowledge of Windows‑based software (including Word processing, database and spreadsheet) for occasional performance of duties.
Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments, employees, physicians and managers. Ability to relate to people with diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
Must be organized, flexible and a team player; able to manage time and meet deadlines in a hectic work environment.
Requires the ability to take the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances or problems. Requires a high level of analytical ability to gather and interpret information from various sources and formulate and implement a viable plan for intervention.
We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees – we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is
your moment .
#J-18808-Ljbffr