Case Manager, Transitional Living-PRN

The Case Manager is the facilitator of the case and the team working with the patient. Strong leadership and facilitation skills. Ability to work with all stakeholders involved in cases to support a positive experience and outcome on each case. Knowledge of local resources. Ability to develop creative discharge plans to support LOS of patients in the inpatient rehabilitation setting. Understanding of criteria and ability to apply for utilization management of cases.

Transitional Care Program: New multi-discipline program within the SNF setting specifically created to help persons with spinal cord injuries and head injuries to achieve a higher level of independent functioning in daily living skills through skilled nursing care, rehabilitative services, case management, and psychological services.

Qualifications:

• MSW, LCSW, CRC, RN, CCM with Bachelor's degree as a minimum.
• 1 year experience as a Case Manager or Social Worker in Acute Care or Inpatient Rehabilitation. May Consider a new grad with strong knowledge and skills.
• Experience working with patients and families that have acquired brain injuries or with Medically Complex Patient Populations that have chronic disabilities and multiple social and medical community resource needs.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate rehabilitation teams and families through complex discharge planning with the goal of community reentry – i.e. manage chaos.
• Individual must be accountable for the scope of their work and able to work independently to manage their caseload as well as with a team of 12 Case Managers to ensure the entire hospital receives needed Case Management services.
• Ability to delegate tasks to ensure efficiency in their day to day casework.
• Knowledge of or ability to research community resources both locally and in geographic areas beyond Jacksonville.
• Must be a team player and have strong leadership skills to facilitate discharges of complex patients back to their communities.
   

Desired Qualifications: 

• Complex Case Management, Discharge Planning, and Placement experience preferred.
• Experience with insurance and knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid benefits preferred.
• Demonstrate an ability to network and develop key relationships needed to support successful discharges.
    

Hours: PRN

Location: 6210 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville FL 32216

Compensation: Experience, education and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Brooks Rehabilitation, a nonprofit headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., has been a comprehensive system of care for physical rehabilitation for more than 50 years. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in Florida and top 20 in the nation, Brooks operates three inpatient hospitals in Florida and is set to expand its reach with a new hospital on Mayo Clinic's Arizona campus in 2026. Through its commitment to innovation, Brooks is at the forefront of cutting-edge research, education and technology advancing the science of rehabilitation. Brooks provides outpatient services in more than 50 locations, offers skilled nursing, home health, assisted living and memory care along with community programs and services to improve the quality of life for people living with physical disabilities.