Trauma Surgery Social Worker Case Manager

Inova Health System
relocation assistance
United States, Virginia, Falls Church
Feb 21, 2025
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Social Worker Case Manager for our Emergency Room. This role will be full-time on day shift. Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm and every 5th weekend. Will work with Trauma Surgery patients and will be training to work in the ED when needed. Relocation assistance eligible. https://www.inova.org/locations/inova-fairfax-medical-campus Social Worker Case Manager Job Responsibilities: Participates in the assessment of patients' biopsychosocial needs through review of patient information, personal contact with patients/families and interdisciplinary care team members. Communicates routinely with patients, families, interdisciplinary care team members and other appropriate parties with regard to the status of patients' care plans. progress toward treatment goals, identification of concerns and/or problems, problem solving and assisting with conflict resolution when necessary. Ensures that all options available to support a successful transition and elements critical to patients' care plans have been communicated to patients/families and members of the healthcare team and are documented as necessary to ensure continuity of care. Refers cases and issues appropriately to resolve barriers to care progression. Acts as an advocate for patients to resolve barriers to care progression. On the basis of preliminary risk screenings, assesses the psychosocial risk factors of patients/families through the evaluation of prior functional levels, appropriateness/adequacy of support systems, reactions to illnesses and the ability to cope. Intervenes with patients/families regarding emotional, social and financial consequences of illness and/or disability. Serves as a resource person and provides counseling and interventions related to treatment and end of life decisions. Advocates for patient/family empowerment and independence to make autonomous healthcare decisions and access needed healthcare services. Social Worker Case Manager Additional Requirements: Master's Degree in Social Work One year of experience in clinical care or clinical case management Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association upon start