POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages assigned staff to insure a smooth patient flow from preadmission to discharge and follow up in accordance with the patient’s and the payers requirements. Works with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a patient-centric, individualized treatment plan of care for patients. Facilitates the delivery of services, evaluates effectiveness, tracks outcomes, and functions as the manager of the team.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A master’s degree in social work is required. A minimum of one year recent management or senior social worker is required with 3 years of hospital (inpatient) experience. 2 years of inpatient case management, or utilization management is preferred.

LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATIONS

Certification in Case Management or Care Coordination and Transition Management is highly desirable (CCM or ANCC).