Social Worker , Case Management

ED Social Worker, Dublin

Mount Carmel Dublin Case Management facilitates communication and care coordination along the continuum through effective transitional care management utilizing a multidisciplinary team. Our approach empowers the patient and family to actively participate in the care discussion and decision-making process as care plans are adjusted, barriers addressed, post-acute resources aligned, and concerns resolved. We envision a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a focus on exceptional patient experience and evidence-based care.

Position

Purpose:

The Emergency Department Social Worker intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. In addition, offer crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations.

This role will receive referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from Multi-disciplinary team members (including physicians, Case Managers, staff nurses and other members of the care team). The Emergency Department Social Worker is responsible for lethality assessments and referrals to inpatient psychiatric facilities as indicated. In addition, the Emergency Department Social Worker will assist other Mount Carmel Health System Emergency Departments virtually through our Telehealth platform.

This position will primarily support the Emergency Department while still assisting on the inpatient unit as needed.

* This position is 12-hour shifts 8a-8p or 8p-8a. Available shifts may be any day of the week/weekend. Additional shifts can be picked up at Mount Carmel St. Ann's as well.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:
  
  Master's degree in Social Work
• Licensure / Certification:
  Current LSW license to practice as a social worker in the State of Ohio
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 1 year experience in a hospital setting with acute crisis intervention and behavioral health assessment experience.
• Effective Communication Skills
• Strong organization skills, self-directed, flexible, able to adapt to rapidly changing regulatory requirements.
• Possesses excellent clinical assessment and analytical skills.
• Computer competency and comfort with virtual telehealth platforms.
• Possesses effective interpersonal skills, can work across departmental boundaries, facilitates problem resolution, and maintain a professional demeanor in difficult situations.
• Knowledge of the functional operations of utilization management, discharge planning, care coordination and transitions of care

Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

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Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.