Social Worker II

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient’s resources and right to self-determination. Has overall responsibility to assess the patient for transition needs including identifying and assessing patient at risk for readmission. Conducts complex psycho-social assessment and intervention to promote timely throughput, safe discharge and prevent avoidable readmissions. This position integrates national standards for case management scope of services including: Transition Management promoting appropriate length of stay; readmission prevention and patient satisfaction; Care Coordination by demonstrating throughput efficiency while assuring care of sequenced and provided at the appropriate level of care; Compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, TJC accreditation standards and Tenet policy; Education provided to physicians, patient, families and caregivers; Updates Case Managers/Discharge Planners/ Social Workers on variance to post-discharge plans; Maintains an updates list of providers for postdischarge care; Provides educational programs for Case Management Department on community resources use in discharge planning; Provides reports to DCM and hospital leadership as requested; Team Leader for discharge planning unit, providing guidance and monitoring. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited School for Social Work. LMSW or LBSW

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years of acute hospital experience1 year supervisory experience. Demonstrates computer knowledge of programs related to position and displays competency on an ongoing basis.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Previous Case Management Supervisory experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of License d Case Social Worker or License Master Social Worker based on the State of Texas State LMSW/LCSW

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Certification in Case Management (CCM, ACM) 

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Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Baptist Medical Center hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At Baptist Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status