Social Worker-BSW/Case Management

Posted on Sep 15, 2024 by UnityPoint Health
Waterloo, IA
Human Resources
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Social Worker – BSW/Case Management

UnityPoint Health - Allen 

Shift: Full-time; M-F 0800-1630, some weekends and vacation coverage

Benefits Eligible 

Potential Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 paid over 2 years 

The Social worker-BSW/Case Management position is responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary patient care plan for mental and behavioral health patients. Acts as a liaison between a patient or family and health care personnel to ensure necessary care is provided promptly and effectively. Provides preauthorization and certification for medical necessity and medical appropriateness of services. A Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree is required.

Why UnityPoint Health?  

Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 

Benefits – Our competitive program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 

Development – We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

  

Visit us at (url removed)/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.   

Responsibilities:

Keep patient family or others informed as to the patient’s progress throughout treatment as the patient desires.

Complete and update safety plan

Lead psychoeducational groups – some regions don’t but it would be within their scope, if they have BPD might suggest a steps group, not leading formal education

Maintain timely and accurate documentation participates in multi-disciplinary team

May develop and maintain the patient’s treatment plan throughout the patient’s course of treatment with input from the care team

May assist in patient rounding

Primary responsibility for coordinating care to facilitate discharge

Make necessary referrals

Provide patient education relating to post-acute levels of care/services

Assure patient’s SDOH needs are met for an effective discharge plan

Coordinate pharmacy and outpatient services follow up

Assure that patient has a 7 day follow up post discharge

Align transportation and follow up with natural supports on behalf of the patient

Participate in all required trainings and educational activities

Participate in department level meetings and huddles

Be responsive to email, phone messages and patient portal messages

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required

One year of clinical experience in health care preferred

Knowledge of the social work process

Awareness and sensitivity to cultural diversity

Knowledge of the physiological elements of illness and impact on psychosocial functioning

Knowledge of the healthcare system and resources available to patients.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a collaborative team member

Knowledge of social determinants of Health

Strong verbal and written communication skills

#WM123

Reference: 200079057

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Social Worker-BSW/Case Management

Posted on Sep 15, 2024 by UnityPoint Health

Waterloo, IA
Human Resources
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Social Worker – BSW/Case Management

UnityPoint Health - Allen 

Shift: Full-time; M-F 0800-1630, some weekends and vacation coverage

Benefits Eligible 

Potential Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 paid over 2 years 

The Social worker-BSW/Case Management position is responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary patient care plan for mental and behavioral health patients. Acts as a liaison between a patient or family and health care personnel to ensure necessary care is provided promptly and effectively. Provides preauthorization and certification for medical necessity and medical appropriateness of services. A Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree is required.

Why UnityPoint Health?  

Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 

Benefits – Our competitive program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 

Development – We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

  

Visit us at (url removed)/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.   

Responsibilities:

Keep patient family or others informed as to the patient’s progress throughout treatment as the patient desires.

Complete and update safety plan

Lead psychoeducational groups – some regions don’t but it would be within their scope, if they have BPD might suggest a steps group, not leading formal education

Maintain timely and accurate documentation participates in multi-disciplinary team

May develop and maintain the patient’s treatment plan throughout the patient’s course of treatment with input from the care team

May assist in patient rounding

Primary responsibility for coordinating care to facilitate discharge

Make necessary referrals

Provide patient education relating to post-acute levels of care/services

Assure patient’s SDOH needs are met for an effective discharge plan

Coordinate pharmacy and outpatient services follow up

Assure that patient has a 7 day follow up post discharge

Align transportation and follow up with natural supports on behalf of the patient

Participate in all required trainings and educational activities

Participate in department level meetings and huddles

Be responsive to email, phone messages and patient portal messages

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required

One year of clinical experience in health care preferred

Knowledge of the social work process

Awareness and sensitivity to cultural diversity

Knowledge of the physiological elements of illness and impact on psychosocial functioning

Knowledge of the healthcare system and resources available to patients.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a collaborative team member

Knowledge of social determinants of Health

Strong verbal and written communication skills

#WM123

Reference: 200079057

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