TRANSITIONS NAVIGATOR at Cooper University Health Care in Camden, New Jersey

Job Description:

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, resources referrals,
to facilitate discharge plans, and/or adjustment to illness, and
complex discharge planning for patients and their families.

Formulates the discharge plan with patient, families and the care team based upon a needs assessment.

Coordinates appropriate referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and community based programs.

Coordinates care authorization process with insurers

Coordinates specific details of patient s hospitalization with Utilization Management department to ensure appropriate admission status

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Requires a Master Degree in Social Work (MSW) or a licensed RN, BSN preferred

Experience: 3 - 5 years health care experience
Required License/Certifications/ Registration: Current NJ SW License, LCSW Preferred.
or
Current NJ RN License

ACM (American Case Management Association) preffered
CCMC (Commission for Case Manager Certification) preffered

Scheduled Days / Hours: M-F 8-4:30p