EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree in nursing or related professional field (i.e., social work, counseling, health education, etc.) or a Master's degree of Social Work. Minimum (3) three years of clinical experience.
Excellent verbal communication and written documentation skills.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with internal and external customers and all levels of the organization. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Strong computer skills and knowledge.
Knowledge of preventive service guidelines, clinical practice guidelines, behavior change theory, Medicare and Medicaid regulations and case management principles.
Knowledge of medical ethics and legal implications related to case management.
Understanding of social determinants of health and their impact on a patient's wellbeing.
Well versed in facilitating community resources to meet the needs of diverse populations.
Strong organizational, planning and implementation skills with the ability to handle multiple complex patients' needs simultaneously.
Strong sense of compassion with the ability to successfully advocate for patients and their families.
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 
Experience in discharge planning, home health care, rehabilitative medicine, community health or managed care preferred.
Experienced in screening, assessing and developing care plans for common mental health disorders. Working knowledge of mental health and substance abuse diagnoses.
Experience with evidenced based counseling techniques.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) with a valid, unrestricted State of Michigan license.
Certification in Case Management (CCM) by the Commission for Case Management Certification (CCMC) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) by the American Case Management. Required within three (3) years of hire.

• Organization: Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital
• Department: Jackson Health Network
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable