Level I Social Work - Social Worker
ChristianaCare
Newark, DE

Social Worker I - WIP - Newark

7a-7:30p / 3 wknds out of 4 per month / Fri. on-call rotation; e/o holiday

If you are an energetic, motivated, compassionate Social Worker that understands the importance of care coordination and who is seeking a work environment filled with Love and Excellence, ChristianaCare is where you want to be.

ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (over 1200 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health. 

ChristianaCare Offers

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash-out
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

THE CARE MANAGEMENT MODEL:

Our Care Management Triad Team Model is a collaboration between the following:

• RN Case Manager - manage patient care and drive patient progression and establish a discharge plan.
• Social Worker – resolve psycho-social barriers and supports discharge needs.
• Utilization Management – review patient status for appropriateness and anticipated payer coverage.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or Master of Social Services degree (MSS) from an accredited graduate school required prior to hire date.  
• Licensed CSW or MSW as required by the state of Delaware prior to hire date.
• Acute Care Social Work experience preferred.
• Maternal-Child position requires experience working with neonates, children and families

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

CCM preferred within 18 months of eligibility.