Case Management Social Worker NE PRN

2 weeks ago


Cleveland, OH, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time
At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title
Case Management Social Worker NE PRN - Cancer Center

Location
Cleveland

Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department
Palliative and Supportive Care-Cancer Institute

Job Code
D22021

Shift
Days

Schedule
8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.

Social workers help communities get access to the health or social services that they need, improving or providing those services where they are not already in place. They participate in legislation and help families and individuals get access to counseling and psychotherapy when necessary. Social workers are essential social, economic voices and advocates who work on behalf of those facing physical and mental illness, disability, divorce, loss, unemployment, abuse, addiction, and other daunting life challenges.

A caregiver in this position works days, from 8:00AM-5:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

  • Manage all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients to ensure a timely discharge and provide appropriate connection with post-discharge care providers.
  • Work with families exhibiting complex family dynamics.
  • Communicate with interdisciplinary team about the discharge planning status of all patients referred.
  • Educate patients, family and physician regarding post-acute options and address freedom of choice and financial concerns.
  • Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment and interventions and makes treatment recommendations to engage patients and families in adherence to the treatment plan by reducing or eliminating the social, psychological, financial, behavioral, and regulatory barriers to successful medical outcomes.
  • Serve as a resource person to provide counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues.
  • Advocate for patient and family by providing intervention in cases involving child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse, and sexual assault.
  • Advocate for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system and community.
  • Support department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
  • Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff and represents the department on committees.


Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
  • Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) OR Master's of Science in Social Administration (MSSA)
  • Current state licensure as a Social Worker (LSW, LISW or LISW-S)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills necessary to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes
  • Ability to work independently and with teams
  • Flexible, open-minded and adaptable to change


Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
  • Certification as a Case Manager within one year of eligibility from an approved professional organization
  • Three years' experience in healthcare system to include exposure to and experience in pre acute and post-acute care
  • Hospital Social Work experience
  • Knowledge of community resources


Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
  • Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
  • Ability to work with physical records, such as retrieving and filing. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
  • Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
  • Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
  • In some locations ability to lift up to 10 pounds
Personal Protective Equipment:
  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.


The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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