CASE MANAGER (BSW) - (Bachelors in Social Work) - Part-time

Case Manager - Part-time

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Case Manager (Part-time) for our behavioral health program at UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA. The Case Manager I is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment, guidance and discharge planning. The Case Manager I assists patients and their families in understanding and adjusting to diagnoses and potential treatments. Case Manager I can also help identify resources during treatment and after discharge. The Case Manager I effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team.

Implements a treatment plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient's symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data under the guidance of a LCSW. Appropriately participates in referral development processes and activities as directed/requested. Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with patient family, nursing staff and attending physician. Displays thorough knowledge of referral/placement process and available community resources and makes effective contact with disposition sources. Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams. Attend Unit and Hospital meetings as directed. As directed, conducts individual, group and education psychotherapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and effective treatment techniques (under the guidance of a LCSW). Provides group and individual therapies on weekends as directed by supervisor. Conducts therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs. Provides appropriate resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment. Submits timely and accurate CQI+ outcome data on a weekly basis. Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. 0-1 years preferred. Provisional State license in Social Work (LCSW-A) required. Valid Driver's License and/or ability to commute to work required. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature. Maintains effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols. Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis. Knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure. Fosters sense of teamwork and collaboration within the department and Hospital. Ability to manage stress appropriately and channels concerns appropriately. Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility and violence of others appropriately.

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