Providence
Olympia, WA
Description
Under supervision of Care Management Manager, works as a catalyst to promote the following: coordination of care, continuity of care, achievement of consistent and/or expected psychosocial outcomes, patient advocacy and efficient resource management. Coordinates the care for complex designated patients from pre-admission to immediate post-discharge. Acts in a non-caregiver capacity by facilitating coordination and communication between all member of the health care team, patient and family in the decision-making process to minimize fragmentation of the health care delivery system. The Master of Social Work functions as part of a professional care coordination team of nurses and social workers and other clinicians to provide skilled psychosocial services to patients and their families. The MSW is a resource to clinical staff to assist them in evaluating patient needs for psychosocial and emotional support and to patients and families for dealing with...