Social Worker – Case Manager

INDEPENDENT LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER CASE MANAGER

 

SITE OF SERVICE:

·        U.S Naval Hospital, Guam

·        Full Time

 

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

·        Education: Master’s degree in social work (MSW).

·        Accreditation: Graduate from a school of Social Work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

·        Cardiac Certifications: Must have the following hands-on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

o  Basic Life Support (BLS)

·        Experience: Possess a minimum of (1) one year’s experience within the last (3) three years as a Social Work Case Manager working in an out/inpatient setting.

·        Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

·        U.S. Citizenship: Shall be a U.S. citizen

·        English Language Requirement:  Shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers.

·        Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.

 

DUTIES:

·        Assess each patient and perform triage duties as assigned.

·        Formulate and carry out a goal directed plan of care which based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes, and which is prioritized according to patient needs and available resources including time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.

·        Evaluate effectiveness of patient self-care and ensure all aspects of clinical care support the progression of patient toward set outcomes.

·        Provide treatment and discharge instructions upon patient release.

·        Perform assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiological, and cognitive status.

·        Provide a safe and clean environment for each patient.

·        Identify patient/significant other learning needs and implement appropriate measures to meet identified needs.

·        Assist in planning to ancillary personnel and staff.

·        Demonstrate sound knowledge base and action in the care and decision making for designated patient situations. If weaknesses or deficiencies are identified either by peer reviews, quality control retorts (QCRs), or evaluations the HCW will be required to complete refresher training (in-services, competency reviews, continuing education, etc.) at Contractor expense.

·        Perform documentation (manually and/or by use of computer) duties on unit and in-patient record that are timely, accurate, and concise.

·        Participate actively in staff development for unit and Directorate personnel.

·        Seek validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary and assertively seek guidance in areas of question.

·        Implement care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.

·        Establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit, MTF, and community resources including time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.

·        Demonstrate self-directed learning.

·        Demonstrate effective and professional communication methods, and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.

·        Formulate and use effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others. Refer unsolved complaints or infractions to the Department Head with recommendations for appropriate action.

·        Practice effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making.

·        Remain flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; participate in temporary assignment measures.

·        Provide individual, group, and family/significant other counseling and health teaching in relation to the patient’s condition and his/her ability for self-care. Provide accessibility to various literature resources dealing with subjects related to specific patient health problems. Provide physical and psychological support to patients and significant others, explain procedures and treatments, and promote cooperation among staff, patients, and significant others.

·        Participate in the orientation and training of newly assigned unit personnel. Participate in cross-training initiatives.

·        Provide input into competency assessments of newly assigned unit personnel.

·        Collaborate in the review of unit standing operating procedures.

·        If directed, perform triage based on protocols and assist as needed in accessing appropriate ambulatory/emergency care for beneficiaries.

·        Provide assistance as applicable to supporting government employees (i.e. hospital corpsmen, technicians, students) assigned to the HCW during the performance of clinical procedures. Such direction and interaction will adhere to Government and professional clinical standards and clinical protocols.

·        Participate in Utilization Management/Case Management meetings to review and identify

·        opportunities to improve treatment provided and recommend corrective action when

·        problems exist.

·        Participate in the provision of monthly in-service training for non-healthcare-practitioner

members of the clinical and administrative staff on subjects germane to social work and social work CM services.

·        Provide patient referrals. Interface with the MTF RN Case Manager(s) in the development and implementation of the Case Management Program (CMP).

·        Develop local strategies that use the strength and disciplines of both nursing and social

work to accomplish case management. Provide assistance in the development and implementation of educational programs.

·        Additionally, the social work case manager may be required to provide those services identified under Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

 

 

HOURS:

·        Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0730 and 2200 hours. 

·        Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5-to-9-hour period, to include an uncompensated 30-to-60-minute lunch break, respectively.

·        In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours per two-week period.

 

 

Base Down Days:

During a planned closure of the facility due to training, closures before or after holidays family down days, Employee will only be compensated for the actual hours worked. If the clinic is closed and employee is not able to work, employee will be required to use leave or take LWOP (without penalty). 

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer

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