Care Coordinator (LMSW) - Case Coordination

Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: New Britain
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: weekend and holiday rotation Work where -every moment matters.
Hartford HealthCare -is actively looking for a -Care Coordinator (LMSW) -to join their dynamic team with -Case Coordination -in New Britain, CT.
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Hartford HealthCare doesn't just take great care of our patients, we take great care of our employees too. - -At Hartford HealthCare, we offer:

Newly Revised -Competitive Hourly Rates
Tuition Reimbursement after just 6 months of employment and up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleague -AND -dependents
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical, dental and vision plans
401K with company match
Ample opportunities for advancement


The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.
The -social worker -(LMSW) is a graduate level professional that has demonstrated expertise in a healthcare setting in the assessment and treatment of patients along the continuum of care. - -Develops and implements discharge planning within an interdisciplinary healthcare team, addresses complex clinical care needs by identifying and removing barriers that prevent optimum access to needed post-acute care. - -Works collaboratively with the providers to identify discharge barriers and delays in order to optimize most efficient use of acute care hospital days and prevent prolonged length of stay. - -Ability to address all aspects of patient's psychosocial needs including leading family meetings, providing bereavement support and grief counseling, advocacy with community agencies and within the acute care interdisciplinary team and addressing of substance abuse. - -Works collaboratively with all teams in the hospital to optimize patient's quality of life by addressing patient's needs holistically. - -Maintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the NASW code of ethics.Qualifications Requirements
Education

Masters in Social Work (MSW)

Licensure, Certification, Registration
Valid Masters of Social Work License with the State of Connecticut
Preferred bilingual in Spanish/English
Public Health experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements -

Knowledge of Connecticut Social Work Law for mandated reporting for child abuse and neglect; and mandated reporting for Elderly and Mental retardation. - -
Demonstrate comprehension of medical terminology, natural history of illness and general disease processes; identification of and reliance on educational resources to continuously improve clinical practice as a medical social worker.
Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills required.
Knowledge of computer applications preferred.
Possesses ability to provide expert verbal and written clinical documentation and consultation along the continuum of care.
Must be able to work collaboratively, efficiently and effectively with multidisciplinary health care professionals to ensure a seamless transition of care for our patients and families.
Ability to multi-task and address multiple needs of healthcare team members and patients/families.
Ability to address complex psychosocial needs by working with community resources and addressing barriers that prevent patient from optimizing their health and quality of life.
Ability to work in fast changing healthcare environment.
Abides by the NASW Code of Ethics


We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. - Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless -men, women and children. - We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed -to ensure - -work/life balance. - Every moment matters. - And this is -your moment.

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