St Johns Regional Medical Center·Oxnard, California
The role involves obtaining payor authorizations for rehabilitation admissions and performing social work assessments. The worker is responsible for creating ethical care plans and coordinating safe discharge needs for patients.
Where You’ll Work St.
John’s Regional Medical Center, located in Oxnard, California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades.
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John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service.
Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities.
Learn more here at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.
One Community.
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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Rehab and Admission Discharge Social Worker, you will play a vital role in obtaining payor authorizations for rehabilitation admission.
Every day, you will perform social work assessments, interventions as needed, and planning for patients discharge needs.
You will manage multiple priorities to create ethical, compassionate care plans.
To be successful in this role, you will must have excellent understanding of rehab admission criteria, both pre-admission, admission and discharge and insurance payor.
Creative, compassionate problem solving.
Effective collaboration with payors.
Timely documentation for admission authorization review.
Chart Review.
Job Requirements Required Knowledge and experience obtaining prompt authorization from payors prior to patient admission to the Rehabilitation Center.
Prior experience performing psychosocial assessments to identify discharge barriers.
Coordinating safe discharge plans, including equipment and home care needs.
Candidates must have experience obtaining prompt authorizations from payors and performing psychosocial assessments. Proficiency in coordinating discharge plans, including home care and equipment, is required.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
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