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    Outpatient Care Manager - Allentown, PA, United States - St. Luke's University Health Network

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    Description
    St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St.

    Luke's are our most valuable asset Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

    The Outpatient Care Manager, Social Worker (OP CM SW) is responsible for providing Social Work and care management services to out-patients and their families (occasional in-patients) as directed by the policies and procedures of the entity and Outpatient Care Management Department.

    The OP CM SW provides professionally established methods of assessing a patient's unique bio-psychosocial status, assists patients and families in resolving problem areas, and connects them with appropriate community resources and services.

    Responsible for the psychosocial component of patient care as it relates to medical stability and wellness, the OP CM SW collaborates with both health care and community partners to address social determinants of health and promote self-management of care needs.

    The OP CM SW also collaborates with the Outpatient Care Manager RN, Community Health Worker and extender staff as needed to address the social needs of the medically complex patient.


    JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    ~ Provides assessment, care planning and intervention to patients and caregivers, including psychosocial and resource evaluation and planning, advocacy, as well as crisis intervention as appropriate.

    ~ Provides counseling directed toward helping patients/caregivers cope with and understand the relationship between physical functioning, illness and the consequent social/emotional impact and adjustments required.

    ~ Consults with providers, nurses and other members of the health care team to facilitate interdisciplinary care and address effective continuum of care coordination.

    ~ Investigates insurance benefits as well as community resources to provide and facilitate appropriate referrals based on patient/caregiver agreement.

    ~ Organizes individual patient care meetings with internal and, as necessary, external multidisciplinary team members and the patient/caregiver to evaluate progress and to identify and resolve problems that may interfere with a positive patient outcome.

    ~ Provides patient/caregiver and/or care team education as needed as it relates to government mandates/laws.

    ~ Proactively collaborates with patient/caregiver, care team members, and community partners as necessary to address bio-psychosocial needs to ensure efficient and effective continuity of care, utilization of resources and to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.

    ~ Ensures appropriate clinical and patient care documentation in patient charts, completes reports and other requested/required patient documentation as needed, and maintains required statistical documentation for the department's management information system.

    ~ Functions autonomously under the Organization and Departmental policies and procedures and in compliance with the NASW Code of Ethics.

    ~ Acts as a liaison to community agencies, health institutions, etc., to address systems issues affecting patient outcomes by serving, as able, in community groups and organizations.

    ~ Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.


    PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

    Sitting for one to two hours at a time, stand for two to three hours at a time, walk on all surfaces for up to five hours per day, and climb stairs.

    Must be capable of driving a car. Fingering and handling objects frequently. Occasionally firmly grasp, twist and turn objects with hands and fingers. May be required to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasionally stoops, bends, squats, kneels and reaches above shoulder level.

    Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversations and high and low frequencies and to see as it relates to general and peripheral vision.

    Must have the ability to touch as related to telephone and computer keyboard.


    EDUCATION:

    Master's degree in Social Work from an educational institution accredited by the National Council on Social Work Education (NCSWE) preferred.

    May have bachelor's degree in Social Work with minimum 5 years medical Social Work experience.
    LICENSURE /


    CERTIFICATION:
    State licensure for MSW in PA preferred.
    State licensure for MSW in NJ preferred.
    State certification for BSW in NJ required.


    TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

    MSW with minimum of two (2) years' experience in medical social work case management or other experience as related to site of service preferred or as above.

    Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.

    Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.

    It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's

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