SHORT DESCRIPTION

Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, resources referrals,

to facilitate discharge plans, and/or adjustment to illness, and

complex discharge planning for patients and their families.

Formulates the discharge plan with patient, families and the care team based upon a needs assessment.

Coordinates appropriate referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and community based programs.

Coordinates care authorization process with insurers

Coordinates specific details of patient s hospitalization with Utilization Management department to ensure appropriate admission status

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Days / Hours: M-F, 8-4:30 pm; License (or Certification):NJ SW Preferred; License (or Certification):NJ-RN Preferred; Education:MSW Preferred

Requires a Master Degree in Social Work (MSW) or a licensed RN, BSN preferred

3 - 5 years health care experience

Required License/Certifications/ Registration:

Current NJ SW License, LCSW Preferred.

or

Current NJ RN License

ACM (American Case Management Association) preffered

CCMC (Commission for Case Manager Certification) preffered