Social Worker

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care. Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee's individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey. Details Social Worker - Medical Outpatient Clinic Care Management Full Time Status Day Shift Pay: $21.39 - $32.09 / hour Summary This position is responsible for assisting with care management in multiple settings. This position is responsible for identifying psychosocially complex patients who meet high risk criteria and would likely benefit from coordination of care. This includes: collaborating with individuals and their families using the CM process for assessing needs, developing plan of care, coordinating delivery of services, monitoring changes, and reassessing the person's needs on a regular basis. This position works in collaboration with RN and Care Coordinator across departments within the acute care setting and with community agencies. This position will collaborate with providers across the continuum of care; facilitating the coordinated utilization of resources for maximization of health outcomes, patient/family satisfaction and financial outcomes. This position works under the supervision of the Director and is employed by Mosaic Health Systems. Duties Identifies patients/families with psychosocial barriers to health care resources and basic needs impacting their well-being. Maintains awareness/understanding of reimbursement methodologies of various payer groups and serves as a resource regarding government benefit programs (Medicare, Medicaid, VA, etc). The BSW will also assist patients in the navigation of benefit structures and financial resources. Coordinates financial assistance access. Assess, plan, develop, and facilitate appropriate services and resources. This will include collaboration with physicians, patients, families, and the IDT to prevent delays in care, increased LOS, and avoidable readmissions. The Medical Social worker will complete documentation of assessments and interventions in the medical record and other records as required. Assists with developing and implementing complex discharge/transition plans (home, long-term care or other healthcare facility disposition). Maintains knowledge of community and organizational resources available to meet the needs of customers including post-acute LOC requirements and options. Other duties as assigned Qualifications All required education is a minimum requirement. Higher levels of education are acceptable. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required. Two (2) years experience of BSW or Two semester practicum training at Mosaic Life Care required. If position is in a Mental\Behavioral health setting must have minimum of three (3) years' experience in similar setting and certification by the National Association of Social Workers.