About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Social Work Care Manager- Case Management
Qualifications:
Required:
· Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW); LMSW certification within one year of eligibility and maintenance of continuing education requirements
· American Case Management Certification (ACM) or obtain certification when eligible as defined by the Association Case Management Association, and maintenance of continuing education requirements.
Preferred:
· Certification in Case Management Certification (ACM or CCM)
· Three years acute hospital care or social work experience
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or equivalent through the Military Training network (MTN)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Ability to handle crisis situations and to act calmly and effectively in busy/stressful environment.
2. Ability to handle multiple tasks, organize, prioritize and complete work within short timeframes.
3. Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
4. Ability to spend majority of time utilizing a computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse; ability to type.
5. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
6. Ability to work with diverse teams and individuals, team player.
7. Competency in applying the principles, methods, materials, and equipment necessary in providing case management services.
8. Compliance with the Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct.
9. Current knowledge of treatment theories, practices, and techniques per discipline.
10. Customer-focused attitude and ability to work proactively and efficiently with appropriate urgency.
11. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy and procedures manuals.
12. Demonstrated leadership skills through professionalism as a team player, excellent observation, communication, and decision-making abilities.
13. Knowledge and ability in utilizing computerized hospital/health information management systems and software applications (i.e., Cerner, Paragon, Meditech, InterQual, Optum etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
14. High degree of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with physicians, nursing, families/patients, utilization management and internal and external customers.
15. Maintains knowledge of applicable CMS rules and billing regulations related to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance.
16. Must be able to work independently, and utilize problem solving techniques and critical thinking skills.
17. Weekend, holiday, and evening coverage as per site requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
