Case Manager/Social Worker
NHC HealthCare Charleston is looking for a Case Manager/Social Worker to join our team!! The qualified applicant for this position should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work from an accredited program, and have knowledge of the case management process and needs of geriatric patients, including funding resources.
Position Highlights:
- The social worker is responsible for the quality of social services rendered by the center.
- Report to the Director of Social Work Services the current status of social services and present needs as perceived by the social worker.
- Understand and abide by established policies of health care center and interpret them to concerned parties.
- Participate in consultation with the Director of Social Work Services and the regional social work consultant, especially pointing out problems and trends that may require company policy attention.
- Maintain confidentiality of professional information.
- Abide by the Policies and Procedures in the NHC Social Work Services Manual.
- Account for use of time, report sickness, and plan vacation time with the Director of Social Work Services.
Why NHC?
We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family-oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.
Benefits:
- Earned Time Off
- Holiday Incentive Pay
- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
- 401k with generous company contributions
- Competitive Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
- Advancement Opportunities
Qualifications:
- Experience in dealing with people in crises is preferable.
- Knowledge of the case management process, needs of geriatric patients, health care settings, working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C and D, Medicaid, Managed Care and other private insurances.
- Imagination and creative ability, skill in working cooperatively with other professionals, ability to organize and carry out responsibility efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately both verbally and in writing in a wide variety of circumstances.
- Commitment to the mission and goals of the center.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment where procedures cannot be standardized.
- Ability to attend annual NHC sponsored social work conferences. These conferences may be out of town and require overnight stays.
- Dedicated totally to the success of the center and The Better Way culture.
- Degree Requirements:
- Prefer Master's degree in Social Work from school or university accredited by the council on Social Work education or
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work from accredited college or university or
- Other related human services field degree.
Work Location: NHC HealthCare Charleston 2230 Ashley Crossing Drive Charleston, SC 29414
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/charleston/
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