At nearly 3,000 people strong, we are seeking the best of the best - people who are compassionate, caring, and dedicated to meeting the needs of our communities and making more possible. As we continue to build for a strong future, we invite you to become a part of our dynamic team!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Case Management Social Worker performs effective assessments of patients and their families. Based on the needs identified in an assessment, the Social Worker arranges, coordinates, and monitors multiple services from different providers to meet patient’s needs. The Social Worker addresses the psychological and social needs of the patients and formulates the discharge plan in collaboration with all appropriate team members.

• Performs needs assessments; prioritizes patients' needs / choices; and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team; patient / pertinent other; and community resources in order to fully develop/organize treatment plans with optimal outcomes.
• Coordinates plans with patient / family; members of the health care team utilizing best practice approaches. Performs on-going evaluation / readjustment of plans for efficacy; quality; cost-effectiveness; and goals / outcomes.
• Serves as patient liaison / advocate between care providers; community agencies; and insurance payers.
• Advocates for services and funding necessary to meet established outcomes. Maintains working knowledge of payer requirements.
• Prepares and maintains required documentation for each case. Complies with State and Federal mandates for documentation and reporting.
• Responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health
• Assumes responsibility to assess the patient for transition needs including identifying and assessing patients at risk for readmission.

Under the guidance of the Case Management Supervisor, the Social Worker is responsible for conducting and coordinating patient assessments, transition of care, discharge planning affecting patient outcomes, and patient/family education.

Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is able to work independently and has the following mandatory skills and experience:

• Demonstrated evidence of dependability, diplomacy, and initiative
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of internal and external customers, including but not limited to medical staff, patients and families, clinical personnel, other Case Managers and Social Workers, support and technical staff, outside agencies, third party payors, and members of the community
• Basic understanding of reimbursement issues, denials, and DRGs
• Personal computer skills using e-mail, Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn how to use the electronic medical record and other computer software as needed.
• Ability to understand health concepts and terminology

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Licensed Social Worker in the state of North Dakota
• BLS certification required within orientation period

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social Worker Required

Preferred Requirements

• Two years of experience in the area of social work preferred, particularly in an acute care setting

Trinity Health believes in investing in our greatest resource: our employees. We encourage our staff to take advantage of professional development opportunities to improve their skill and we partner with local colleges to assist our employees with career progression. Additionally, we have a Make Work Better Committee that formally recognizes top performers, secures employee discounts, and discovers ways to improve quality of life for employees and their families!

Benefits

• Quality, cost-effective health care as well as disability and life insurance
• 401k savings plan with employer match
• Paid vacations, paid sick leave and holidays

Please submit your application/or resume for this position by clicking the Apply link below.

We appreciate your time, and we review each resume that is submitted to our HR department. If you are selected to participate in the interview process, a hiring manager will contact you within 5 business days.

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