Caseworker / Social Worker (BSW or MSW) PASNAP UNION
Core
Coordinate care for mental health, behavioral, and social needs for psychiatric patients in a clinical hospital environment.
Role type
Clinical caseworker / Social Worker (IC)
Builds
Care plans, discharge plans, and patient transitions
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health
Required skills
Crisis intervention, Case management, Patient advocacy, Care coordination, Psychosocial assessment, Discharge planning
Preferred skills
Insurance verification, Community outreach, Treatment plan development
Technologies
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Responsibilities
Facilitate communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals; Implement care plans and coordinate behavioral health services; Assess psychological needs and identify high-risk patients; Develop and execute patient transition/discharge plans; Act as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies.