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MEDSTAR HEALTH

Social Work Team Lead Inpatient Case Manager

MEDSTAR HEALTH, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,


General Summary of PositionJob Summary:MedStar Health i

s

looking for

a

Social Work Team Lead Inpatient Case Manager

to join our

team

at MedStar Franklin Square Hospital.As a Social Work Team Lead Inpatient Case Manager, you will work with the manager to help the Case Management Department's implementation, integration, and operational direction. Facilitates the continuum of care, works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary staff, both internal and external to the organization.

Assists

in ensuring that

specific

disciplines are represented in the department's decision-making process. Acts as a resource and mentor

.Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next

great career

move!

Primary Duties:Provides professional

expertise

as a vital member of the interdisciplinary team to ensure that patients receive the most

appropriate

and cost-effective care. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in Identifying barriers that may result in delays in discharge and develops strategies to minimize; communicates successful strategies with the team. Provides leadership, instruction, supervision, and direction to associates in the Case Management Department.

Supervises, monitors, and documents professional progress of social work staff as required by state licensing statuses. Participates in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and new developments in

utilization

management.

Assists

with

selection

, training, orientation, and assignments of the department staff.

Assists

with development of performance standards, and evaluation of associate performance. Initiates

/

provides recommendations for personnel actions. Maintains ongoing communication with associates to review progress, provide feedback, discuss new developments, and exchange information.

Ass

esses

staff professional development and training needs. Participates in staff meetings, Care Management meetings, work groups, and other in-services to enhance professional knowledge and competency

in

management of patients. Collaborates with Primary Care Physicians, Medical Specialists, Home Health, and other ancillary providers to coordinate patient care.

Provides professional

expertise

as a vital member of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate transition management for patients and arrange for

appropriate care

to ensure safe and

timely

discharge.

Identifies

barriers that result in delays in transition and develops strategies to minimize; communicates successful strategies with team. Effectively balances patient safety and discharge needs with hospital length of stay goals.

Demonstrates knowledge of resources available in the system and community and

utilizes

them effectively in supporting the staff and patients

during

care.

Advises

providers and staff o

n

availability of

appropriate services

for patients who require post hospital care.

Identifies

training needs related to the clinical software system (data entry/documentation) and programs or processes within the Case Management Department. Implements a plan for training based on

identified

needs. Provides support to manager’s responsibilities and deliverables, including the Case Management Department Plan and Appraisal of LOS, IMM and MOON delivery.

Successfully completes 2-3 preceptor and/or staff education assignments per year, following established education plans and guidelines. Provides insight and suggestions for improvement. Regularly reports progress of new associates to their manager and actively

participate

s

in planning and follow-up meetings

regarding

associate progress.

Assists

with departmental projects and other functions such as support department operations and/or

assist

with patient specific issues that may arise.

Qualifications:Master's

degree in social work (LMSW) or

master's

degree in LGSW (DC hospitals only).

2 to 3 years Acute Hospital clinical experience.

Valid LMSW/LGSW license in state/district of employment,

or

Licensed Certified Social Worker (Clinical LCSW-C/LICSW) if supervising.

1-2 years’ Social Work experience preferred.

1-2 years' experience in case management preferred.

1-2 years’ progressive leadership experience preferred.

LCSW-C/LICSW if not supervising

p

referred

.

Certified Case Manager

p

referred.

This position has a hiring range of $72,758 - $123,260