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Social Worker / Case Manager - PRN Opportunity at Denver ARU, in Denver, CO

Your career growth begins when you join an interdisciplinary team, where doctors, nurses, therapists and other experts work together to form individualized care plans for our patients and residents. Opportunities through our development programs, training seminars and university partnerships, not only allow for continual career growth but emphasize our commitment to investing in our employees and developing future healthcare leaders.

As a Social Worker you will:

• Work closely with patients, caregivers and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's medical, psychological and social needs are met.
• Ensure seamless delivery of care between healthcare systems and interface with insurance carriers to facilitate continued coverage/authorization, and authorization for next level of care.
• Assist the Program Director in assessing internal patients for admission to the Rehab Unit.
• Have strong rehab experience and possess the skills necessary to develop the case management, social work, and discharge planning service for the Acute Rehabilitation Unit.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of changes in community resources
• Stay informed of Medicare regulations regarding acute medical inpatient rehabilitation IRF.
• Have an excellent understanding of effective interface between patients, families, and medical professionals.
• Knowledge of CARF standards, Medicare regulations for inpatient acute rehabilitation are helpful.

As a Social Worker you will have:

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
• If required by state practice laws, current Social Work license (MSW) or eligibility
• Experience in the provision of Social Service preferred in inpatient medical rehabilitation
• Social Service related experience in a health care setting desirable, such as acute care and/or rehabilitation
• Must have clinical experience working with individuals, families and groups.
• Must have a working knowledge of basic services provided by various health and welfare organizations in the community
• Current CPR certification, if required by the facility assigned to.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the residents served.
• Computer skills and knowledge of basic computer program
• Must have strong leadership skills