Social Work Manager plans and implements programs to meet the social and emotional needs of patients and patients' families in a health care setting. Develops plans for patient care after release from treatment. Being a Social Work Manager provides social services to patients/clients and their families. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, patients and their families to assess patient social needs and monitor progress of medical treatment. Additionally, Social Work Manager coordinates planning for post-discharge care. Supervises professional staff. Prepares departmental budgets and reports. Requires a master's degree of Social Work. Typically reports to a director. The Social Work Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Social Work Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
The Social Work Case Manager is responsible and accountable for ensuring high value patient care that is coordinated, efficient and aligned with institutional clinical and financial objectives. In collaboration with the healthcare team, the Case Manager utilizes evidence based practice to ensure that specific patient outcomes are reliably achieved and that resources are appropriately used within designated fiscal time frames. With our members of the health care team, the Case Manager participates in the ongoing evaluation of practice patterns and supports efforts to improve patient care and enhance efficiency of operations. The Case Manager interacts with others in the identification of trends and barriers to all aspects of care. Through this interaction, the Case Manager identifies and works toward a resolution as a part of the multidisciplinary team.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
EDUCATION
BSW required and MSW preferred
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
SPECIAL SKILLS
Lead Transitional Care rounds with physicians, nurses and other members of the health care field. Case Management experience a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
None
Keen critical thinking skills. Works well in a fast-paced environment individually and as part of a team.
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