Case Management and Social Work Lead
- Job Ref:
- R0061901
- Category:
- Case Management
- Employment Type:
- Full Time
- Location:
- 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT
- Department:
- Discharge Planning/ Inpatient CM
- Job Type:
- Regular
- Primary Shift:
- Day
- Hours:
- 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Hours per Week:
- 40
- Weekend Needs:
- None
- Pay Rate:
- $37.65 - $56.47 per hour
Job Details
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Throughput Lead acts as a case management liaison to community and state partners to include but not limited to home health agencies, Designated Agencies, aging and disability services, skilled nursing facilities, housing partners, state agency stakeholders, and others. Building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships, facilitating strong communication and collaboration, and nurturing positive relationships between the Case Management department, in-hospital, and community partners, is essential. The Throughput lead is established as the reliable point of contact for these stakeholders.
In this role, the Throughput Lead partners with the primary inpatient case manager to address complex patient needs and identified discharge barriers to support discharge efforts to an appropriate level of care. Additionally, acts as a primary leader for internal long-stay outlier discussions with Case Management leadership.
EDUCATION
Social Work Pathway:
Masters in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of Social Work.
LICSW preferred.
Case management accreditation required by a nationally recognized accrediting body for case management (examples: CCM, ACM or ANCC certifications) preferred.
Or Nursing Pathway:
State of Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) license required. The University of Vermont Health Network is moving toward an all Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) workforce. Current internal RNs are strongly encouraged to pursue a BSN to support this initiative.
Case management accreditation required by a nationally recognized accrediting body for case management (examples: CCM, ACM or ANCC certifications) preferred.
Or Masters in Health or Human Services Field Pathway:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in a Health or Human Services field. Licensure preferred.
Case Management accreditation required by a nationally recognized accrediting body for case management (examples: CCM, ACM or ANCC certifications), preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in hospital case management preferred.
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