Social Worker-BSW/Case Management

Overview

Social Worker – BSW/Case Management

UnityPoint Health – Allen; Inpt Med-Surg 

Shift: FT; M-F 8 AM – 430 PM; 6 weekends and 1 holiday rotation per year 

Benefits Eligible  

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?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

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

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required 

Experience:

• One year of clinical experience in health care preferred  

Other:

• 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