Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job Summary Provides screening, assessment, planning, problem resolution, resource management, counseling and crisis management as they relate to the health care and discharge planning needs of the patient/family. Manages and collaborates in discharge planning for patients with simple and complex needs and coordinates with agencies providing post hospital care. Functions as an interdisciplinary health care team member collaborating with other health care professionals to coordinate in the assessment of patient/family needs and development of a comprehensive plan of care, and to coordinate and facilitate resolution of patient needs. Services are provided in accordance with accepted standards of professional practice and the policies and procedures of Prisma Health.Essential FunctionsAll team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the differenceOn the basis of preliminary risk screening, assesses patients’ and family’s psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to illness and ability to cope.Ensures documentation in the medical record is legible and conforms to hospital department policies and procedures including but not limited to screening, initial discharge plan, change of condition updates and final discharge plan.Promotes the Hospital Case Management team concept with discharge planning activities as requested and/or assessed. Maintains close communication with post-acute care providers. Accountable for readmission assessments, risk stratification review and action planning. Uses proactive measures towards comprehensive discharge planning.Screens and coordinates all SNF and Rehab facility referrals as deemed appropriate. Provides consultation to team members regarding clinical needs as deemed appropriate.Advocates for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care systemIntervenes with patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability; accesses and mobilizes family/community resources to meet identified needs.Provides intervention in cases involving child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse and sexual assault.Serves as a resource person and provides counselling and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues.Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Case Management program.Assesses the patient's behavioral health needs in collaboration with physician, psychiatrists, and other members of the mental health team. Provides counseling, crisis intervention, and psychosocial assessments to patients/families with appropriate medical staff supervision.Performs other duties as assigned.Supervisory/Management ResponsibilityThis is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.Minimum RequirementsEducation - Master's degree in social workExperience - One (1) year Social Work Experience preferred. One (1) year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.In Lieu OfNARequired Certifications, Registrations, LicensesCurrently licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners or currently licensed as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020, are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements. In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification.ACM, CCM, C-SWCM or ACSW certification preferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong organizational SkillsTime management skillsCrucial conversation skillsProblem solving skillsCritical thinking skillsWork Shift Day (United States of America)Location Greenville Memorial Med CampusFacility 1008 Greenville Memorial HospitalDepartment 10087517 GMH Hospital Care MgmtShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

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