Inpatient Case Worker - MSW | Alabaster, AL

Detailed Information

  • Location: Freemansburg, PA

  • Company: Lehigh Valley Health Network

of services such as crisis intervention, bereavement, client advocacy, referrals, prevention, education, and psychosocial backssments. Job Duties Conducts and documents detailed psycho-social backssments/evaluations to interpret social, environmental, and medical needs of the patient and family.

Manages length of stay by creating a successful discharge plan and by proactively identifying and mitigating issues and barriers to patient care. Provides supportive counseling and advocacy to assist patients and/or families with adjustment associated with illness, hospitalization, and/or alternative care placement. Considers options such as palliative care, homecare, and other services that work

to keep the patient as healthy as possible in the outpatient setting. Monitors risk backssment using available tools and implements discharge interventions, as necessary.

Facilitates the resolution of issues surrounding patient care in a compassionate manner. Negotiates with patient, family, and third party payors for an optimum plan of care for patient and family. Intervenes and communicates with appropriate individuals (physician team members and insurance companies) to ensure appropriate utilization of resources, quality care, and care facilitation. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree Social Work less than 1 year experience In an MSW internship program. Ability to multi-task and

prioritize work. Proficient in the utilization of management processes, standards, and managed care.

Strong analytic skills and ability to measure processes and outcomes in healthcare. Effective negotiation skills and ability to influence. Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs.

Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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