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Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, resources referrals, to facilitate discharge plans, and/or adjustment to illness, and

complex discharge planning for patients and their families.Formulates the discharge plan with patient, families and the care team based upon a needs assessment. Coordinates appropriate referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and community based programs. Coordinates care authorization process with insurersCoordinates specific details of patient’s hospitalization with Utilization Management department to ensure appropriate admission statusScheduled Days / Hours: M-F, 8-4:30 pm; License (or Certification):NJ SW Preferred; License (or Certification):NJ-RN Preferred; Education:MSW PreferredRequires a Master Degree in Social Work (MSW)/ or BSWor a licensed RN, BSN preferred 3 - 5 years health care experienceRequired License/Certifications/ Registration:Current NJ SW License, LCSW Preferred.orCurrent NJ RN License ACM (American Case Management Association) prefferedCCMC (Commission for Case Manager Certification) preffered Requisition: 53535 Department Name: Transitional Care External Company Name: Cooper University Hospital External Company URL: cooperhealth.org Street: 1 Cooper Plaza