What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker Case Manager - Emergency Department position at Inova?

Job Description

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Description

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Social Worker Case Manager to join the team. This position is full-time in the Emergency Department. Days and Shifts vary.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits :

Committed to Team Member Health : offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement : Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
Tuition and Student Loan Assistance : offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Mental Health Support : offering all Inova team members, their spouses / partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
Work / Life Balance : offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Social Worker Case Manager Job Responsibilities :

Participates in the assessment of patients' biopsychosocial needs through review of patient information, personal contact with patients / families and interdisciplinary care team members.

Communicates routinely with patients, families, interdisciplinary care team members and other appropriate parties with regard to the status of patients' care plans. progress toward treatment goals, identification of concerns and / or problems, problem solving and assisting with conflict resolution when necessary.

Ensures that all options available to support a successful transition and elements critical to patients' care plans have been communicated to patients / families and members of the healthcare team and are documented as necessary to ensure continuity of care.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of and experience in utilization management, managed care and payer issues.

Understands utilization management and the use of clinical milestones to define transition timelines and community resources.

Understands post-acute care criteria and documents appropriate referrals based on patients' clinical presentation and education needs.

Refers cases and issues appropriately to resolve barriers to care progression.

Requirements :

Education : Masters Degree in Social Work

Experience : One - two years of experience in clinical care or clinical case management

Certification : Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association upon start

Preferred Requirements :

Current case management experience in a healthcare setting

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000 team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Salary : $5,250

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