Case Manager - Social Work / 02010

Job Description:

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in performance of psychosocial assessments and implementation of patient care in relation to dismissal needs and follow up care with all age populations. Advocates for patient/family/significant other and interdisciplinary team approach to dismissal care planning. Provides patient and family education, support and advocacy. Serves as resource and liaison connecting patients and families with information and resources. *Mandated reporting of abuse and neglect *Continuum of care utilization management *Community resourcing *Problem solving/judgment (Finds cases with high social risk. Intervenes to resolve system problems which delay delivery of patient care.)

Job Requirements:

Preferred knowledge and skills: Demonstrate a knowledge of health care reimbursement Possess a working knowledge of medical necessity criteria Possess a working knowledge of performance improvement Possess a working knowledge of mental health illness and treatment modules in the geriatric patient population

Minimum education and experience required: Bachelors degree in Social Work Candidates with three to five years recent clinical acute care experience given first consideration Prefer case management experience and mental health experience.

Licensure or registration required: Current licensure with the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board