MSW - Case Manager bei Island Health

What You’ll Do –

 As part of our interdisciplinary Care Management Team, you will:

• Identifies patients at risk for encountering problems post-hospitalization through performing a comprehensive assessment of patient discharge needs.
• Works with patient and interdisciplinary care team members to coordinate and implement patient discharge planning.
• Facilitate referrals to outside agencies to facilitate safe and appropriate discharge plan.
• Provide in-depth psychosocial assessment and identifies appropriate interventions or referral to assist patient / families.
• Provides in-depth chemical dependency, mental health assessments. Connect patient and/or family with appropriate resources and referral.
• May provide guidance and serve as a consultant to the interdisciplinary care management team regarding complex psychosocial and/or discharge planning issues/barriers.
• Adequate knowledge of community services, resources and facilities to support discharge planning.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a daily patient caseload
• Assure timely and appropriate documentation of discharge assessments and plans, utilization review and any necessary follow-up care
• Educate and include patient and family in transition planning in preparation for discharge and provides updates and/or changes throughout the hospital stay.

What You’ll Bring -

• One (1) year experience in hospital discharge planning, case management and/or utilization management, or
• Two (2) years’ experience as a social worker in a health care setting.
• Master’s degree in social work from an authorized and approved program of study.
• Licensure in good standing as a Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor issued by the WA Department of Health, or
• Must maintain Counselor Agency Affiliated certification issued by the WA Department of Health.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Collaborative, patient-centered culture that values quality and compassion
• Flexible part-time schedule with consistent day shifts
• Competitive pay and excellent benefits
• Opportunities for continued professional growth and advancement
• Supportive leadership and a strong interdisciplinary team

Make a meaningful impact by ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time — every time.