Associate Director, Social Work Care Coordination

Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:

Case Mgmt-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

A network with resources for leaders with vision.  Our leaders are at the front of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.

As the Associate Director of Care Coordination at Banner Desert, you have the opportunity to lead a team of 12-19 direct reports including social workers, nurses and non-licensed professionals. You will work with your team to help remove barriers to discharge for patients, provide education and feedback to direct reports, collaborate with other leaders, lead team meetings and education series.

Masters Degree in Social Work or Nursing background will be considered. Must be a licensed RN or LMSW/LCSW.

This is a full-time opportunity. Expected hours are Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7AM and 5PM. You will have a weekend on call rotation.

Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System. Becker’s Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country.

If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 22-bed ED. We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides managerial and clinical support to patients and staff. Uses depth and breadth of clinical management knowledge to ensure the provision of high quality, safe, and cost effective patient care. Demonstrates care coordination expertise and oversees the leadership of clinical, financial, and personnel management of the Care Coordination department. This position supervises employees and participates in selection, orientation, counseling, evaluation and staff scheduling. Maintains clinical, leadership and post-acute care services knowledge and competency to evaluate outcomes related to delivery of Care Coordination services.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Oversees Care Coordination personnel as assigned. Oversees professional development for social services staff as evidenced by continuing educational opportunities, case study reviews, and mentoring. Provides and/or facilitates Care Coordination and/or other related activities and serves as a resource to other staff members. Promotes utilization management through interdisciplinary patient care and activation of the discharge plan per the care delivery model.

2. Directs personnel actions including recruiting, new hire actions, interviewing and selection of new staff, salary determinations, training, and personnel evaluations. This position also participates in the development of Care Coordination goals and objectives in accordance with company standards. Ensures all goals and objectives are met timely and effectively.

3. Serves as a resource and provides leadership assistance to achieve optimal clinical, operational, financial, and satisfaction outcomes.

4. Supports and facilitates innovation and change management. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the goals/objectives and process improvement activities within the department and organization. Analyzes data and healthcare trends to gain efficiencies and improve patient outcomes.

5. Participates in the development of the department budget in conjunction with established goals and objectives. This position is accountable for meeting annual budgeta