Social Worker-Bsw/Case Management

Social Worker – BSW/Case Management

UnityPoint Health - Allen 

Shift: Full-time; M-F 0800-1630, some weekends and 1 holiday per year

Benefits Eligible 

Potential Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 paid over 2 years 

The Social worker-BSW/Case Management position is responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary patient care plan for mental and behavioral health patients. Acts as a liaison between a patient or family and health care personnel to ensure necessary care is provided promptly and effectively. Provides preauthorization and certification for medical necessity and medical appropriateness of services. A Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree is required.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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• Keep patient family or others informed as to the patient’s progress throughout treatment as the patient desires.
• Complete and update safety plan
• Lead psychoeducational groups – some regions don’t but it would be within their scope, if they have BPD might suggest a steps group, not leading formal education
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation participates in multi-disciplinary team
• May develop and maintain the patient’s treatment plan throughout the patient’s course of treatment with input from the care team
• May assist in patient rounding
• Primary responsibility for coordinating care to facilitate discharge
• Make necessary referrals
• Provide patient education relating to post-acute levels of care/services
• Assure patient’s SDOH needs are met for an effective discharge plan
• Coordinate pharmacy and outpatient services follow up
• Assure that patient has a 7 day follow up post discharge
• Align transportation and follow up with natural supports on behalf of the patient
• Participate in all required trainings and educational activities
• Participate in department level meetings and huddles
• Be responsive to email, phone messages and patient portal messages

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required
• One year of clinical experience in health care preferred
• Knowledge of the social work process
• Awareness and sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Knowledge of the physiological elements of illness and impact on psychosocial functioning
• Knowledge of the healthcare system and resources available to patients.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a collaborative team member
• Knowledge of social determinants of Health
• Strong verbal and written communication skills