Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

Continuing Care Liaison MSW

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics  •  Vermont (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

As a Continuing Care Liaison - MSW, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides continuity of care in transitioning complex care patients from the acute care setting to home. This role partners with acute care setting interdisciplinary team in identifying patient/family needs and developing the plan of care to successfully transition home and continues to follow the patient, working with home-based care interdisciplinary team to ensure health outcomes are met and patient/family success at home.

Responsibilities

  • As an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides skilled nursing, rehabilitative care and medical social work to patients, allowing them to receive the medical care required in the comfort of their own home.
  • Accurately document observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services.
  • Works with discharge planners and referring providers to identify high risk patients and ensure a seamless transition to DHHC services.
  • Provides information and education to prospective patients and families on home-based care services; performs a comprehensive patient/family assessment and in collaboration with the patient, family and care partners, develops a plan of care for transitioning the patient from the acute care center to home; provides continuing support and coordination for patient/family following transition home.
  • Utilizes innovative strategies to advocate for patient needs and negotiates complex systems to remove barriers and limitations in transitioning patient’s home.
  • Monitors the patient’s transition across and within care settings (e.g., home, clinic, skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation, hospital, etc.).
  • Shares assessment and physical, psychological, social and environmental care plan data with patient/family consent as the patient moves through different care settings.
  • Identifies gaps in the care continuum and work with the community and provider networks to expand access to needed physical, psychological, social and environmental services.
  • Participates in the development, maintenance, and coordination of an interdisciplinary care delivery system specific to individual patient needs and promotes effective resource utilization.
  • Collects and evaluates data/outcomes, including, but not limited to, patient satisfaction, health and functional status, and resource utilization.

    • This job description is not meant to be exhaustive and may be modified as needed. Employees may be assigned other related duties to meet organizational needs.

    Qualifications

    • Masters of Social Work required.
    • Minimum one year experience in a health-related field required.
    • Collaborative team player, use of systems approach in planning, problem solving and decision making, creativity, innovation, risk taking, autonomy, flexibility, receptiveness to change and a commitment to professional growth desired.
    • Understanding of and comfort using computers desired.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in New Hampshire and VT, preferred.

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    • Valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record
    • Current car insurance, which meets minimum standards
    • BLS within 90 days of hire
    Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

    About Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

    How can the lifestyle in New Hampshire and Vermont compliment your career? You can have amazing 4-season living with a career at one of the top health systems in the country. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Norris Cotton Cancer Center, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock; 4 affiliated hospitals and 30 Dartmouth-Hitchcock ambulatory clinics across the region. We are close to the urban centers of Boston, New York and Montreal, but also offer proximity to the seacoast and multiple top-tier ski mountains within a short driving distance. Throughout New Hampshire, the opportunities – both career and personal – truly make our area the ideal place to work and play.

    Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Lebanon, New Hampshire
    Year Founded
    Unknown
    Website
    dartmouth-hitchcock.org
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