Case Manager provides supportive and informational counseling and discharge planning to adult, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients/families as they relate to the patient's emotional, functional, financial and social adjustment to illness, hospitalization and discharge. Goal is to collaborate with patients, families and healthcare providers to promote health and manage illness.
Facilitates the use of assessment, coordination and education to achieve quality patient care outcomes while coordinating interdisciplinary, comprehensive and cost-effective care across the continuum.
BSW or MSW and over 6 months to 1 year of healthcare social work experience required. Demonstrated analytical skills required. Demonstrated problem-solving skills required. Strong verbal communication and listening skills required. Effective interpersonal skills required. Ability to work as part of a team required. Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality required. Self-directed required. Excellent organizational skills required. Competency in the use of a variety of computer hardware and software systems required.
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