Care Management​/Medical Social Work - Care Mgmt

Position: Care Management/Medical Social Work - Care Mgmt.
** Description*
* ** Peace Health is seeking a Care Management/Medical Social Work for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable position.*
* The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $38.22 - $57.34. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

** Spotlight on Longview:**   - A Better Workplace Community ()

Recently named one of Forbes Magazine's prettiest American cities and a Tree City USA, is Longview Washington, an ideal location on the Columbia River and next to beautiful forests is just 40 miles north of Portland, Oregon, 2 hours south of Seattle, and a short drive to the beautiful Pacific coastline and year-round adventures on Mt Hood, Mt Rainier, Mt St Helens and Mt Adams.

Here and in the other Lower Columbia communities served by Peace Health, you can enjoy the familiarity of small-town life, the challenge of working in a first-class regional medical facility, and the fun of living close to the beach, close to the mountains, and close to the big-city attractions.

** Job Summary*
* Responsible for identifying and interacting with medically and psychosocially complex patients and families who are likely to benefit from care management and meet high risk criteria and for coordination of discharge planning services for these patients in collaboration with RN Care Management and other members of the care team.

** Details of the position:*
* + Screen and identify patients who need care management per high-risk criteria.

+ Assess, develop, implement and monitor a comprehensive discharge plan of care through an interdisciplinary team process in conjunction with the patient and family. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to identify problems or needs that require special planning, intervention, teaching or follow-up.

+ Identify key problems, strengths and resources to be addressed in the discharge plan of care. Coordinate and facilitate improved ability to comply with plan of treatment; counseling or support needed to cope with situation; improved ability to access appropriate level of care due to lack of financial resources or lack of available service.

+ Actively support measures that promote effective use of resources.

+ Identify, plan and arrange for appropriate services applying a knowledge of services available in the community, state, and federal health regulations and admission, discharge and appropriate level of care. Coordinate effective planning and arranging for needed services upon discharge.

+ Intervene by arranging services, education and providing psychosocial support to prepare the patient and their family to manage their healthcare needs within the acute care setting and post discharge.

+ Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and community resources when appropriate, regarding the multiple details of transitional care management plan. Consult with physician as indicated.

+ Works with patients identified and referred to them by RN Care Management and/or other members of the care team, as well as by patients/families.

+ Conducts evaluation to include appropriate documentation and the effectiveness of the Care Management services. Collaborates with team members to identify cause and adjust plan if patient's health status is not improving.

+ May counsel patients and/or families to facilitate and/or participate in community care services, in coordination with the physician and treatment team. Works as an integral member of the treatment team in the coordination of treatment and transition of care planning. Assesses and addresses both mental health and chemical dependency conditions. May perform risk assessments for suicidality and homicidality.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

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* What you bring:

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* + Bachelor's Degree

Required:

Social Work or in a related field, with a minimum of four additional years' work experience in a medical or healthcare setting, social service agency, or community organization focusing on health and/or welfare issues or

+ Master's Degree

Required:

Social Work, Counseling or related field

+ Minimum of 2 years Preferred: employment in a healthcare setting or community agency dealing with health and/or welfare issues and

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Required:

Basic Life Support and

+ Preferred:
Certified Case Manager and

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Required:

within 90 Days Counselor Agency Affiliate (Washington Requirement: Applied for or received) or

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Required:

Upon Hire Washington State Social/Counseling Work Credential (Washington Requirement: Other applicable Social Work, Therapist or Counselor licenses)

** Skills*
* + Excellent verbal and written communication skills including sensitivity to other cultures and ethnicities (Required)

+ Excellent skills in conceptual thinking, listening, problem resolution and planning (Required)

+ Demonstrated leadership skills (Required)

+ Excellent organizational skills (Required)

+ Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications and…