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Care Coordinator (LCSW) - Case CoordinationThe Hospital of Central Connecticut • New Britain, Connecticut, United States
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Care Coordinator (LCSW) - Case Coordination

The Hospital of Central Connecticut
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    New Britain, Connecticut, United States
  • US
    New Britain, Connecticut, United States
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About

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Shift Detail: rotating weekends and holidays

Start here at Hartford Healthcare and work where every moment matters!  

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. 

Hartford HealthCare doesn’t just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our employees too.  At Hartford HealthCare, we offer:

  • Newly Revised Competitive Hourly Rates
  • Tuition Reimbursement after just 6 months of employment and up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleague AND dependents
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Medical, dental and vision plans
  • 401K with company match
  • Ample opportunities for advancement

The Critical Care Unit at the Hospital of Central Connecticut is a 24-bed unit, all comprised of private rooms. The staff includes Registered Nurses, Nurse Assistants, Administrative Support Staff, with attending Physicians and Mid-level providers available 24-7. Our unit is equipped with the highest levels of technology including Electronic Patient Records. Our staff works in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams in a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space.

Job Summary: The social worker is a graduate level professional that has demonstrated expertise in the assessment and treatment of patients along the continuum of care. Identifies risk factors for both psychosocial interventions and discharge needs; key member of the interdisciplinary health care team, identifies discharge barriers, develops and implements safe discharge plans regardless of complexity of patient’s discharge needs in a timely manner. Ability to address all aspects of patient’s psychosocial needs including leading family meetings, providing bereavement support and grief counseling, advocacy with community agencies and within the acute care interdisciplinary team and addressing of substance abuse.  Works collaboratively with all teams in the hospital to optimize patient’s quality of life by addressing patient’s needs holistically.  Maintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the NASW code of ethics.


Qualifications

Education

Masters in Social Work (MSW)

Experience

Preferred previous experience in a healthcare setting

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Valid Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) with the State of Connecticut

Language Skills

Preferred bilingual in Spanish/English

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

·Knowledge of Connecticut Social Work Law for mandated reporting for child abuse and neglect; and mandated reporting for Elderly and Mental retardation.  

·Demonstrate comprehension of medical terminology, natural history of illness and general disease processes; identification of and reliance on educational resources to continuously improve clinical practice as a medical social worker.

·Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills required.

·Knowledge of computer applications preferred.

·Possesses ability to provide expert verbal and written clinical documentation and consultation along the continuum of care.

·Must be able to work collaboratively, efficiently and effectively with multidisciplinary health care professionals to ensure a seamless transition of care for our patients and families.

·Ability to multi-task and address multiple needs of healthcare team members and patients/families.

·Ability to address complex psychosocial needs by working with community resources and addressing barriers that prevent patient from optimizing their health and quality of life.

·Ability to work in fast changing healthcare environment.

·Ability to work independently to provide clinical interventions throughout the acute care setting.

·Abides by the NASW Code of Ethics

We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

  • New Britain, Connecticut, United States

Languages

  • English
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