Social Work Care Manager, Lenexa City Center

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that

• together
• we are even better.
• Schedule :
• Full Time Days
• Shift
• : 40 hours a week
• Location : Lenexa City Center
• 16950 West 86th Street; Lenexa, KS 66219
• The community you'll be caring for :

Its time to feel whole in body, mind and spirit. Our dedicated, highly skilled experts at AdventHealth Lenexa City Center are close to home, providing general and specialized surgery services, digestive care, advanced imaging, 24 / 7 emergency care and more. You can trust our experienced and compassionate team at AdventHealth Lenexa City Center to help heal your body, ease your mind and care for your spirit. Our hospital offers a range of medical services designed to help you feel whole and live your best, healthiest life.

• The role you'll contribute :

The Social Work Care Manager intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs, funding sources and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special assistance programs and agencies, and / or require assistance with transitions of care or discharge planning. In addition, offer crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations. This role will receive referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members (including physicians, RN Care Managers, staff nurses, and other members of the care team). The Social Work Care Manager, in collaboration with the patient / family, care manager nurses, nurses, physicians and the interdisciplinary team, ensures patient-centered care coordination through the continuum of care. The Social Work Care Manager ensures efficient and cost-effective care through appropriate resources monitoring and clinical care escalations. The Social Worker is under the general supervision of the Care Management Supervisor or Manager and is responsible for patient evaluations of post-hospital needs; development of a transition of care plans and initiation of the implementation of the transitions of care plans prior to the discharge of the patient. The Social Work Care Manager is responsible for optimal patient flow / throughput to enhance continuity of care, smooth and safe transitions, patient satisfaction, patient safety, readmission prevention and length of stay management. The Social Work Care Manager communicates daily with the interdisciplinary team during daily multidisciplinary rounds. Care coordination, discharge planning, transitions of care planning and are core competencies of this role. The Social Work Care Manager facilitates the collaborative management of patient care across the continuum, intervening to remove barriers to timely and efficient care delivery and reimbursement. The Social Work Care Manager provides education to nurses, physicians and the interdisciplinary team on issues related to utilization of resources, medical necessity, CMS CoP for Discharge Planning and care coordination. The Social Work Care Manager is knowledgeable of post-hospital care and services available to the patient including, but not limited to the following : Home Health, Infusion Services, Durable Medical Equipment, Palliative Care, Hospice, Outpatient Services, Transitions of Care Clinics, Transitional Care supportive programs and clinics, follow up appointments, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Rehabilitation Services and Facilities and Community-based Organizations. The Social Work Care Manager adheres to departmental and system goals, objectives, policies and procedures and ensures quality patient care and regulatory compliance. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

• The value you'll bring to the team :
• Psychosocial Assessment and Interventions
• Receives referrals for psychosocial complex needs from the health care team.
• Provides assessment and reporting interventions in child abuse / neglect, domestic violence, adult / elderly abuse, child protection, sexual assault, and human trafficking as appropriate.
• Provides consulting services for patients who may possibly lack decision making capacity. Follows the guardianship (temporary / permanent) policies and procedures and coordinates with Care Management leadership throughout the process.
• Provides consult services for foster care and adoptions.

Qualifications

• The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed
• Masters Degree
• 3 years experience
• LMSW or Licensed RN

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

• Category :
• Case Management
• Organization :
• AdventHealth Lenexa City Center
• Schedule :
• Full-time
• Shift :
• 1 - Day
• Req ID :
• 25043049

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability / handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.