Bassett Healthcare - Cooperstown, NY

posted 16 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Cooperstown, NY
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Responsibilities

  • Provides case management services as appropriate throughout the life span and in various settings.
  • Actively manages LOS for unit's patients through partnership and collaboration with all members of the healthcare team.
  • Receives referrals from Unit C3 for support with psychosocial issues.
  • Completes comprehensive psychosocial assessments collaborating with Unit CCM and care team for management and interventions (substance abuse, guardianship, domestic violence, homeless, etc.).
  • Assesses patients' functional status, cognitive ability, support systems, available resources, and barriers to care to identify post-acute care needs.
  • Coordinates patient family conferences, assists with management/support of patient/family issues.
  • Helps family members and patients that are in need of further conversation regarding advance directive.
  • Communicates discharge plan to patient and family as needed.
  • Collaborates with other health care team members providing patient-centered care.
  • Keeps Unit CCM informed of status, interventions, and plans to progress patient care to discharge.
  • Works collaboratively with care team to coordinate patient discharge for complex cases as defined by facility criteria.
  • Attends SNAP huddles to report progress with discharge plan and/or collaborates with Unit C3 before SNAP rounds.
  • Provides community resource information as requested and facilitates or completes referrals as directed.
  • Responsibly apportions resources.
  • Assists with excessively long length of stay patients when discharge options have been exhausted.
  • Coordinates Medication Assistance as requested.
  • Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Social Work, required
  • Minimum one year experience in social work, preferred
  • Minimum one year experience in an acute care setting, preferred
  • NYS Licensure as a LMSW, LCSW or LCSW-R must be obtained within 6 months of hire date, required
  • Case Management Certificate, preferred
  • Skills: Analysis & Evaluation, Attention to Detail, Communication, Computer Skills, Conflict Resolution

Benefits

  • Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability protection
  • Retirement benefits including an employer match
  • And more!
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