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EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
For West Virginia and Ohio Locations: 1. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field.2. Licensed Social Worker (LSW) through applicable state where services will be performed.For Maryland Locations:1. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field.2. Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) through applicable state where services will be performed.For Pennsylvania Locations:1. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Certification in Case Management.EXPERIENCE:1. Two (2) years' social work experience.CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Complete a comprehensive assessment to develop a safe, realistic discharge plan of care appropriate for the patient, in consideration of psychosocial, emotional and financial needs, and in collaboration with the care management team and documents in the electronic medical record.2. Assess changes in the physician's plan of care and any impact on the discharge plan.3. Reviews discharge plan on an ongoing basis and communicates any changes to the appropriate party. Documents the discharge plan in the electronic medical record.4. Identifies potential problems with post-discharge care and /or initiates early referrals to promote proper utilization of hospital resources and timely transfer to the appropriate level of car.5. Assists the interdisciplinary team in identifying alternate methods and level of care when patient does not require acute hospitalization and takes appropriate action to minimize financial loss to the hospital and improve the quality of patient care delivery (discuss cases with patients and families, consult with physician).6. Explore and collaborate with resources within the hospital and community to meet defined patient needs and refers patients and/or families to resources including but not limited to income assistance programs, transportation services, meal assistance, etc.7. Assess for signs and symptoms of abuse and/or neglect and make referrals to appropriate agencies (Adult Protective Services or For full info follow application link.
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