LCSW Discharge Planner Case Manager
Washington, DC
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Discharge Planner Case Manager

Overview

• Specialty: Social Services
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Facility: Medstar Washington Hospital Center (part of MedStar Health)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Discharge Planner Case Manager
• Shifts: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, 5 days a week
• On Call/Weekend Requirement: No on-call requirement; weekends included in rotation (every 5th or 6th weekend); holiday coverage as needed.
• Floating Requirement: No floating requirement.

Patient Population

• Unit Patient Diagnosis: Geriatrics, ICU, Heart and Vascular, General Surgery, General Medicine, MICU.

Requirements

• Licensure:

  • DC RN Licensure (will accept pending DC licensure with proof of application) or
  • Licensed Social Worker (must be eligible for LMSW/LGSW/LCSW and have passed the exam).
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Regulatory skills required: CMS, HIPAA, JCC; workers compensation preferred.
• Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years in discharge planning, including:

    • Admission criteria review
    • Benefits eligibility
    • Care coordination
    • Conducting needs assessments
    • Ordering DME
    • Experience with home health, hospice placement, LTAC, nursing home placement, rehab placement, and acute hospital experience.
  • Prior charge experience preferred.
  • Completion of at least 1 travel assignment.

Additional Information

• Charting System: Cerner
• Uniform: Business casual; no scrubs required.
• Vaccination Requirement: All employees must have the Flu vaccine.

Health and Safety Documents

• Physical Exam: Required upon hire.
• N95 Fit Test: Required within 9 months of start and updated annually.
• Vaccination Records:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years recommended for positions with exposure to children and infants.
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray required.
  • MMR, Hepatitis B, and Varicella vaccinations or positive titers required.

Background and Reference Checks

• Criminal background check required within 90 days of start.
• Two positive supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment.

Application Process

• Complete a detailed employment application including 7 years of work history, education, and license information.
• Skills checklist and work history verification required prior to start.

This position offers a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals looking to make a significant impact in patient care within a reputable healthcare system.