Social Worker II Care Mgmt Acute - Care Mgmt & Svcs

Social Worker II Care Mgmt Acute - Care Mgmt & Svcs at Kettering Health

Kettering Health Miamisburg | Miamisburg | Part‑Time | 12 Hour Shift Days

• Assist the care team by providing leadership in supporting and facilitating coordinated care delivery to patients
• Proactively identify and eliminate barriers to discharge
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure planning for appropriate post‑acute care plan and back‑up plan
• Coordinate services for all patients assigned, prioritizing moderate and high risk patients with serious, complex or chronic health problems or with psychosocial issues
• Provide advocacy, information and referral services to patients and families to address their psychosocial needs
• Assist all patients through the healthcare system by acting as a patient advocate and navigator
• Promote clear communication with the care coordination team and caregivers, ensuring awareness regarding patient care coordination plan related to transitions of care
• Participate on a team for data collection, health outcomes reporting, clinical audits, and programmatic evaluation related to organization goals for length of stay, readmissions and patient experience

• Masters of Social Work
• Current Ohio Social Work license required
• BLS Required
• Clinical experience in health care setting
• Awareness of developmental needs over the age span of infant to elder required
• Ability to work well in multidisciplinary and independent settings and communicate well (verbal and written)
• Ability to coordinate work effectively with other hospital disciplines
• Ability to recognize and understand the dynamics of individuals from diverse populations
• Ability to solve problems through the analysis of information

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service‑oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.