Case Management - Social Worker II
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About the job
- DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
- The Case Management - Social Worker II provides psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, care coordination, discharge planning support, and resource management services to patients and families across the continuum of care. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker II addresses psychosocial barriers, promotes safe transitions of care, connects patients with community resources, and supports optimal patient outcomes while adhering to professional social work standards and regulatory requirements.
- POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
- Experience:
- Two years of experience with a chronically ill population required.Background with all age populations preferred.
- Two years of experience in the assessment and engagement of individuals with Behavioral Health/Substance Use Disorder conditions required.
- Experience working in a healthcare setting as a member of a professional clinical team required.
- Knowledge of community resources, Behavioral Health/Substance Use Disorder treatment as well as experience in referral for treatment, support and services is required.
- Experience in providing evidence-based brief interventions to individuals with Behavioral Health/Substance Use Disorder conditions including Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, CBT and Problem Solving.
- Education and Training:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related clinical healthcare field required. Master's Degree preferred
- License, Certification & Registration:
- LSW- Licensed Social Worker required
- LCSW or LICSW preferred
- Other Requirements:
- Ability to form rapid engagement and alliance building with patients and their families.
- Ability to follow the logical management throughout the continuum of care.
- Possesses a basic understanding of applying clinical criteria when determining medical necessity.
- Proven excellent leadership, strong interpersonal, communication and team-building skills.
- Proven collaboration & negotiation skills with providers, patients, families, insurance organizations and government agencies.
- Proven ability to work independently and adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change with resiliency.
- Computer literacy required with ability to manage multiple open applications.
- Ability to maintain and monitor confidentiality of patient records.
- Ability to work autonomously and with meeting goals for productivity.
From Berkshire Health Systems's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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