Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Provides Care Coordination and discharge planning services for all inpatients accessing care through the Univ. of Md. Upper Chesapeake Health. Position requires coverage on Holidays and on back up call system on weekends. May interact with clients or customers ranging in age from newborn to geriatric.

Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Education & Training: Bachelors or Master’s degree in Social Work required. Current Social work license LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C required.

Work Orientation & Experience: Care management experience preferred. Knowledge of Case Management, Critical Pathways, and Utilization Management preferred. Experience in hospital discharges preferred.

Skills & Abilities: Demonstrate skill in a) clinical case management; b) performing complete assessments; c) effective critical thinking skills both written and oral; and d) age appropriate interpersonal interactions (patients may range from newborn to geriatric adult.) Ability to a) communicate and collaborate effectively with both internal and external customers (colleagues, Medical Staff, liaisons, and patient/family); b) assess, adapt, and calmly respond to changing and/or crisis environment; c) make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures, and ethical standards; d) prioritize work assignments and manage time effectively to complete duties; and e) assist in data analysis. ****

Additional Information

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