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JOB SUMMARY

The Supervisor Comprehensive Care Management in Social Work supervises the daily activities and staff responsible for assessing and coordinating patient care across the continuum to include case management, social work, utilization review and care coordination to achieve optimal clinical and quality outcomes by effectively managing care and resources to reduce unnecessary utilization.

Setting: Case Management

Schedule: Full Time - Monday-Friday

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Provides administrative, technical and clinical supervision of assigned staff in accordance with industry best practices which includes the responsibility for hiring, firing, performance evaluation, education, staff development, work allocation, and problem resolution.

Trains and assists staff in identifying needs of the individuals and families served to ensure quality of care.

Participates in development of care plan of services, coordination, delivery, and quality of services oversight.

Identifies and implements standards of practice and care to achieve optimal clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction outcomes.

Develops relationships and processes to facilitate participation by physicians, pharmacists, nurses, social workers and other health professionals in multidisciplinary care planning, care delivery, and discharge planning.

Participates in the development and implementation of standardized polices to achieve efficiency of operations and the provision of optimum patient care. Ensures compliance with all institutional policies and regulatory requirements.

Oversees the development of discharge plans and strategies that addresses the patient needs through the continuum of care post-discharge.

Ensures appropriate scope of practice by staff. Ensures that subordinates are familiar with prominent ethical standards in the profession, especially related to issues such as confidentiality, informed consent, conflicts of interest, dual relationships, boundary issues, documentation, consultation, referral, and termination of services.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Knowledge of care coordination, discharge planning, case management and utilization review.

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; psychosocial methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Knowledge of the principles and methods to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or bio-psychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations and communities.

Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.

Verbal and written communication skills.

Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.

Ability to develop structures, relationships, and processes to facilitate multidisciplinary care planning, care delivery, and discharge planning.

Ability to standardize policies, procedures, and programs.

Ability to assist individuals in recognizing and solving problems.

Ability to supervise, train, motivate, provide guidance to staff and ensure the clinical competency of staff.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

- Tuition Reimbursement

- PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

- EDUCATION - Masters'

- MAJOR - Social Work

- MAJOR - Social Work

- EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience

- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

Lic Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Lic Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Lic Master Social Wrk AdvPrac (LMSW-AP): Must have one of the following: LCSW, LMSW, LMSW-AP Job requires a masters in Social Work.

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.