Case Mgmt Social Worker

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care.  Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates.

 

Summary: The Social Worker will be responsible for the support/intervention of patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates the development of a discharge plan of care for complex patient populations. The position will assist patients and families in adjusting to episodes of acute and chronic illness; cope with lifestyle changes precipitated by illness or disability; participate in restorative health programs; carry out discharge recommendations; and in addressing issues of end of life care. 

 

Job Responsibilities: 

Provides psychosocial/resource management expertise to the Nurse Case Manager and care team on complex cases.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team, community agencies and the healthcare team for problem resolution with patient and family communication.
Facilitates legal, advocacy and ethical issues related to domestic violence, abuse, and medical care planning. 
Performs psychosocial assessments, and intervenes with patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability; accesses and mobilizes family/community resources to meet identified needs.
Conducts support groups, crisis management and interventions on matters related to adjustment to illness, treatment decisions, end of life issues and grief or loss. 
Participates in discharge planning activities for complex patients to ensure a timely discharge and to provide linkage with post-discharge care. 
Initiates/facilitates referrals for complex post-discharge needs, i.e., facility placement; home health with multiple needs; complex equipment needs; medication assistance programs; homeless; uninsured/underinsured; domestic violence shelter; mental health/substance abuse programs; adoption agency placements; child protection agency placements. 

Job Requirements:

Master Social Worker (MSW) or equivalent experience.
Minimum of one to three (1-3) years’ experience in Social Work or similar field of practice.
Current NYS license in Social Work or eligible for limited permit. If limited permit, must obtain license within 12 months of hire date or employment will be terminated.