Job Information
Great Plains Regional Medical Center MSW Manager in North Platte, Nebraska
Mission
To inspire health and healing by putting patients first - ALWAYS.
Position Summary
The Case Manager Supervisor - MSW is responsible for providing supervision of CM Social Workers/Resource Planners, Medication Assistance, and direct casework to patients and families by responding to the emotional and psychosocial needs of the patients and their families following their diagnosis.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Master's degree in Social Work or related field.
Credentials
Current certification by the State of Nebraska in Social Work (MSW) required and/or provisional license is acceptable.
Physical Demands
Stand and/or walk frequently.
Sit frequently.
Bend, stoop, and crouch occasionally.
Reach floor to overhead occasionally.
Lift and/or carry 25 pounds 100 feet occasionally.
Push and/or pull 25 pounds occasionally.
Visual acuity and hearing within normal limits.
Fine motor coordination within normal limits.
Computer use frequently.
Drive a vehicle occasionally.
Essential Functions
Plans, assigns, and reviews the activities of social work/resource planner case workers performing case management functions and recommends changes in practices and procedures to increase operating efficiency and expedite work flow.
Participates in the development of long range and short term plans and goals for the assigned area, establishes and/or monitors current methods and policies, and keeps management level personnel abreast of trends and issues in the field and in the department.
Screens cases initially to determine level of risk to individuals/families and eligibility for services/programs, assigns cases, meets with social work/resource planner case workers to discuss status of cases, problems encountered, basis for actions, and alternative solutions, reviews and discusses progress of cases and worker's reports, and provides technical guidance and direction in unusual and non-standard situations.
Trains social work/resource planner case workers in social work techniques and methodologies, orients workers with appropriate laws, policies, regulations, and procedures, and ensures that work conforms to standards, regulations, and laws of state and federal agencies.
Builds and maintains effective relationships with public and private community based services providers and professional and community groups in order to exchange information, resolve concerns/complaints, and develop and maximize available resources.
Ensures that staff prepares comprehensive records, reports, and documentation that complies with state and federal standards and requirements.
Represents the department on a variety of committees and acts as a project lead on internal and external committees/groups.
Develops or modifies work plans, methods, and procedures and determines work priorities. Resolves problems encountered during daily operations and determines standards for problem resolution.
Develops the performance enhancement plan, documents performance, provides performance feedback, and formally evaluates the work of employee
Supervises interns/practicum students in the department.
Provides additional services, supervision as needed and directed by the Director of Case Management.
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