JOB PURPOSE: To provide a full range of medical, social and case management services to meet the bio-psycho-social, financial, emotional and cultural needs of patients, outpatients, and their families taking into account the individual patient’s special physical or age related needs. To assist with patient/family and other hospital disciplines access to necessary services that extend the continuum of care beyond the hospital stay.
EDUCATION: Possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years in Social Service.
PREFERRED: Three (3) years in Social Service in the health care industry, LMSW/LCSW.
KNOWLEDGE: Possesses a working knowledge of the Department of Health regulations relative to alternate level of care process, discharge planning, child abuse and domestic violence; adult protective service regulations. Knowledge of clinical and social factors that affect the patient’s functional status, knowledge of community resources to meet post-discharge clinical and social needs, and assessment skills. Knowledge of clinical, social, insurance/financial and physical factors that must be considered when evaluating a patient’s post-discharge care needs.
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Nathan Littauer Hospital is a healthcare provider offering a range of medical services.