Social Service Case Worker - Clinically Integrated Network - South Hills

Highmark Health

South Hills, USA
Post-discharge planning
Patient progress coordination
Resource management
Coordinates patient progress toward achieving quality and cost outcomes by mobilizing resources and managing the system in response to current variances

Job Summary

  • Coordinates patient progress toward achieving quality and cost outcomes by mobilizing resources and managing the system in response to current variances.
  • Responsible for the coordination and completion of post-discharge needs for patients requiring home care or extended care facility services.
  • Communicates and collaborates with physicians, patients, and outside agencies in the development of the discharge plan in conjunction with the Care Management and Social Work teams for a safe and timely discharge.

Matching Summary

Coordinates patient progress toward achieving quality and cost outcomes by mobilizing resources and managing the system in response to current variances.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Post-discharge planning
  • Patient progress coordination
  • Resource management
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Psychosocial skill development facilitation
  • Ethical and legal compliance

Key Requirements

  • BA/BS Degree in Social Work or related field
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting
  • LSW or LSW eligibility
  • 1 year hospital/healthcare experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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