JOB SUMMARY: The Care Management Social Worker in the Care Management Department works effectively to coordinate discharge planning activities in cases requiring short- and long-term placement. Assists patients and their families in coping with illness and resolving complex predisposed or incurred, emotional, financial, and environmental difficulties which interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. Provides consultation to medical and paramedical personnel regarding impact of psychosocial factors on patient illness. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Effectively coordinates discharge planning activity in cases requiring social work/Care Management team intervention. Acts as case manager, mobilizing and monitoring all adjunct activities necessary to effect appropriate discharge plans, including securing appropriate financial resources, and supporting patients and families through clarification and communication of the discharge planning process. Develops discharge plans based upon functional assessment in collaboration with patient, family, physician and health care team. Implements discharge plans and arranges for appropriate post-hospital care by referring patients to appropriate transfer facilities or home health/home care agencies. Provides consultation to physicians, health care team, and other professionals by providing essential psychosocial information diagnostic formulations, plans and treatment recommendations. Participates in team meetings and coordinates patient care meetings with in-house and outside agencies. Supports department policies, procedures and practices for documentation and providing high quality care, to ensure compliance with the guidelines of the J.C.A.H.O, the Department of Public Health, and other regulatory agencies as required. Thoroughly reviews patient charts (as applicable) and always documents services Evaluates community resources for quality and appropriateness and develops and maintains referral and transfer relationships. Completes department statistical reports, agency specific referral forms, and other required documents from regulatory programs. Completes Medicare and other application forms as is appropriate. Provides information/referral services. Provides consultation to Interdisciplinary Team. Participates on committees as assigned regarding patient care issues/service enhancement. Job Requirements REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master Degree of Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling; and 0-2 years of overall experience working with patients and families; or equivalent combination of education and experience. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (If none, please enter “N/A”): 1-2 years of experience of Discharge Planning Experience CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED (If none, please enter “N/A”): Current licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED (If none, please enter “N/A”): LICSW Preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs) (If none, please enter “N/A”): Excellent computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft programs, data analysis. Knowledge of area community resources preferred. Compensation Range: $27.88- $40.38 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment. Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. 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