Position: Case Manager/Social Worker
NHC HealthCare Charleston is looking for a Case Manager/Social Worker to join our team!! The qualified applicant for this position should hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in social work from an accredited program, and have knowledge of the case management process and needs of geriatric patients, including funding resources.
Position Highlights:
- The social worker is responsible for the quality of social services rendered by the center.
- Report to the Director of Social Work Services the current status of social services and present needs as perceived by the social worker.
- Understand and abide by established policies of health care center and interpret them to concerned parties.
- Participate in consultation with the Director of Social Work Services and the regional social work consultant, especially pointing out problems and trends that may require company policy attention.
- Maintain confidentiality of professional information.
- Abide by the Policies and Procedures in the NHC Social Work Services Manual.
- Account for use of time, report sickness, and plan vacation time with the Director of Social Work Services.
Why NHC?
We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family -oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.
Benefits
Earned Time Off
Holiday Incentive Pay
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
401k with generous company contributions
Competitive Pay
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Advancement Opportunities
Qualifications:
- Experience in dealing with people in crises is preferable.
- Knowledge of the case management process, needs of geriatric patients, health care settings, working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C and D, Medicaid, Managed Care and other private insurances.
- Imagination and creative ability, skill in working cooperatively with other professionals, ability to organize and carry out responsibility efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately both verbally and in writing in a wide variety of circumstances.
- Commitment to the mission and goals of the center.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment where procedures cannot be standardized.
- Ability to attend annual NHC sponsored social work conferences. These conferences may be out of town and require overnight stays.
- Dedicated totally to the success of the center and The Better Way culture.
- Degree Requirements:
- Prefer Master's degree in Social Work from school or university accredited by the council on Social Work education or
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work from accredited college or university or
- Other related human services field degree.
Work Location:
NHC HealthCare Charleston
2230 Ashley Crossing Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHCs values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/charleston/
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