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Care Coordinator, Social Worker II- Case Managment - Part Time - Days

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Orlando Health

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Orlando

AI generated summary

  • You need a Master’s in Social Work, Mental Health, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy, HWC certification, and 2 years of relevant clinical experience or an internship in the field.
  • You will coordinate patient care, manage discharge plans, educate families, support psychosocial needs, advocate for resources, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal outcomes.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work, Mental Health, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy is required.
  • Handle with Care (HWC) Certification required for Behavioral Health Unit.
  • Two (2) years of direct clinical experience with an emphasis on the population to be served in the assigned area. Successful completion of Master’s level internship within the population to be served may substitute the two (2) years of experience.

Responsibilities

  • Takes the lead in ensuring the continuity and consistency of care, across the continuum (inpatient, emergency and ambulatory care/outpatient) to ensure integrated delivery across all settings to include the facilitation comprehensive discharge planning (in the hospital) and follow-up care (as an outpatient).
  • Develops an effective working relationship with the Patient and Family Counselors/ Social Workers and the UR nurses to engage the patient/family to collaborate, advocate and problem solve, to support and enhance their functional ability, while ensuring an appropriate and timely discharge plan.
  • Daily monitoring of progress towards discharge plans and/ or need to alter discharge plan due to change in patient condition / family needs with a priority placed on those patients at highest risk for complication/ admission/ readmission.
  • Educates patients/ families with chronic illness about evidence-based standards of care to include self-management strategies.
  • Identifies support needs for patients and their families, develops action plan(s), and provides creative guidance in initiating and overcoming any self-management strategies.
  • Educates patients and families about the health care system and facilitates relationship building between the various settings.
  • Ensures patients have access to prescriptions, durable medical equipment (DME), and other services as identified.
  • Contributes to problem solving within the team through communication, collaboration, data collection, obtaining consensus and evaluating outcomes of treatment options to include tracking patient progress towards care plan goals and revising the care plan as indicated.
  • Advocates for patients in order to optimize their health care needs including but not limited to: safety, physical, legal and financial well-being.
  • Refers patients to education regarding the healthcare delivery and reimbursement systems, prescription drug programs, health & wellness programs, community agencies, public and private organizations, housing options, and other services, as appropriate.
  • Works with available IT resources (i.e. Phytel, Crimson) to facilitate registry reporting and maintenance of specified patient populations to improve disease outcome measures through evidence-based guidelines and the implementation of clinical decision support tools, referral and test tracking, and preventive medicine reminders.
  • Provides clinical treatment interventions under the supervision of licensed Mental Health Therapist, to include facilitating patient’s psychosocial adjustment along the continuum of care and transition to next level of care.
  • Participates in facilitation of psychosocial support groups.
  • Provides mental health education, information consultation and supporting patient and family needs.
  • Possesses excellent analytical and team building skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and work independently.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served though knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
  • Demonstrates awareness of medical/ legal issues, patient rights and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

FAQs

What type of facility is Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital?

Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital is a 252-bed comprehensive medical and surgical acute-care facility located in Ocoee, Florida, providing a range of services including emergency care, heart and vascular care, stroke care, and more.

What are the working hours for this part-time position?

The working hours for this part-time position are Saturday, Sunday, and one day during the week.

What qualifications are needed for the Care Coordinator, Social Worker II position?

A Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work, Mental Health, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy is required, along with Handle with Care (HWC) Certification for the Behavioral Health Unit.

How much experience is required for this role?

Two (2) years of direct clinical experience with an emphasis on the population to be served is required. A successful completion of a Master’s level internship in the relevant population may substitute for this experience.

What does the role involve regarding patient care?

The role involves collaborating with clinical teams to identify patients for care coordination services, developing discharge plans, educating patients and families about self-management, and advocating for patients to optimize their healthcare needs.

Is training provided for this position?

Yes, Orlando Health is committed to providing benefits that include career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support employees throughout their careers.

Does this position involve working with families as well as patients?

Yes, the position involves collaborating with both patients and their families to advocate, problem solve, and enhance functional ability.

What types of services does Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital provide?

The hospital provides a range of services, including emergency care, specialty services in areas such as oncology, orthopedics, and stroke care, as well as minimally invasive robotic surgery.

Are benefits available from the start of employment?

Yes, benefits begin on day one of employment.

Are there opportunities for career advancement in this position?

Yes, Orlando Health offers opportunities for career advancement through various programs and support systems as part of their commitment to employee growth.

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Orlando Health

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10,001+
Employees
1918
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with $7.6 billion of assets under management that serves the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the system was founded more than 100 years ago.