Social Worker-Case Manager-Quality
Location: Modesto, California
Description: SutterHealth is at present recruited Social Worker-Case Manager-Quality right now, this position will be dwelled in California. Detailed specification about this position opportunity please read the description below. Sutter Gould Medical Foundation is a not-for-profit health care organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people in the communities it serves. ! With 17 care centers in Modesto, Stockton and five other communities in the Central Valley, a full range of medical care is available at convenient locations. Physician services are provided by Gould Medical Group, Inc., serving Central Valley residents for more than 50 years.
The Medical Social Worker participates in the assessment and case management of identified high-risk clients. This position assists patient and families with access services and support. This position also performs on-going telephone monitoring for families in crisis to ensure support systems are in place and adequate. This position performs office, telephone and/or home assessments for AICU/Compass patients when needs psycho-social in nature. This position works closely with the AICU/Compass to coordinate care to assure all patients' need are met to provide optimal patient outcomes.
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation (SGMF)is a non-profit, multi-specialty health care organization affil! iated with Sutter Health. Based in Modesto, SGMF provides qual! ity medical care, health education and research activities in a five-county area. SGMF's medical staff includes family practitioners, internists and pediatricians, as well as a range of specialist physicians. Services include imaging, nuclear medicine, a health library, health education programs, occupational medicine, diabetes education, nutrition counseling, infertility counseling, and weight management.
Masters in Social Work required with concentration in geriatric population preferred. L.C.S.W. preferred. Knowledge of community resources. Knowledge of resources for patients with high risk social needs. Previous experience in community based health care. Experience developing care plans. Experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. In-depth knowledge of geriatrics including common health & functional changes in the aged, and various chronic disease processes. Knowledge of the process of the private/public resources available to support the clien! ts served. Ability to work respectfully and creatively with clients of diverse functional abilities, social, economic, and cultural backgrounds to support both client autonomy and client safety. Demonstrated skills in motivating, mentoring, coaching and redirecting clients in order to achieve compliance with various necessary medical, social and functional interventions. Ability to manage work effectively with other disciplines. Ability and willingness to administer assessment tools assessing (e.g. Tools that access a patient's social needs, etc.). Word processing skills. Computer skills. Some travel may be required. Must have a valid driver's license and use personal vehicle in work related activities ( mileage reimbursed at Sutter Health rates).
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This position will be opened on: Wed, 22 May 2013 00:05:11 GMT
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