Case Manager Social Work I
UNM Hospital
Position Summary:
Manage the medically related social and emotional needs of patients and their families as needs impinge on patient medical conditions, treatment, recovery and safe transition from one level of care to another. Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, case managers and allied health professionals ensuring that patient outcomes are achieved within established timeframes and with maximum efficiency in resource utilization. Conduct high-risk screening, initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments. Ensure continuity of care through case management and discharge planning, providing social work interventions to expedite timely discharges, monitoring patient outcomes, and analyzing variances. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.
Sign-On Bonus - $6,000