Providence
San Fernando, CA, USA
Description
Care Management is a collaborative practice model including the patients, nurses, Care Manager LCSWs, physicians, other practitioners, caregivers and the community. The care management process encompasses excellent communication, both verbal and written, and facilitates care along a continuum through effective resource coordination and addressing the psych social needs of the patient.
The goal of the Care Manager LCSW is to advocate for and assist the patient in the achievement of optimal health, access to care, and appropriately utilizing resources. The Care Manager LCSW utilizes the following processes to meet the patient's individual healthcare needs: assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the plan of care. The management of resources and the coordination of the continuum of care will be performed in a manner consistent with the mission vision and core values of St. Joseph Health....