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Job Title : Manager of Social Work

Assignment : 13 Weeks Contract

Location : Des Moines, IA 50309

Shift : Days with some afternoons/evenings possible

Note : LMSW will oversee Des Moines market locations including clinic locations

Job description:

• Identifies and reports avoidable day/variances and/or service delays from established plan of care to leadership.
• Identifies patient and family preferences, needs and strengths, to foster for the interdisciplinary team in compliance with standards of care.
• Interviews patient and significant others to assess patient’s psychosocial situation and identifies which family member is the point of contact.
• Develops discharge plan in direct consultation with patient, family, physician, and health care team.
• Manages complex cases/situations and intervenes with and advocates for patients and families as plan of care and discharge plan are developed. Complex discharge planning identified from SW triggers (see SW Referral Standard Operating Procedure - SOP)
• Uses knowledge of insurance benefits and coverage guidelines to maximize appropriate utilization of resources.
• Documents in the EMR: assessment, plans, interventions, barriers, and reassessments as necessary to facilitate discharge and/or transitions; ensures all pertinent information is transferred to post-acute agency.
• Works collaboratively with the RN Care Manager, other disciplines, and internal and external members of the healthcare team to ensure a safe, appropriate, and timely transition to the next level of care, taking into consideration the patient’s available resources.
• Partners with external agencies and facilities to provide continuity of care for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health decisions.
• Represents the integrated care management department on various teams and performance outcomes committees and projects.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Requirements:

• LMSW required.
• 3+ years of clinical experience in Social work/services.
• 2+ years of leadership experience preferred.
• Valid DL, BLS & LMSW certs.
• Experience in delegating tasks, leading recruitment efforts, performance metrics/coaching, budgeting & expense, etc.
• Understanding of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA & Other federal/state regulatory agencies.
• Comfort in overseeing multiple hospital locations including clinic location(s).

Certification Requirement:

• BLS (AHA)

State License Requirement:

• Iowa

Job Tags

Contract work, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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