Case planner vs social work case manager

Differences between case planner and social work case manager duties and responsibilities

Case planner example responsibilities.

• Manage a caseload of families with children in DSS custody awaiting return home to family of origin base upon progress make.
• Keep current on Medicaid rates/services they will reimburse for Medicaid recipients.
• Sign patients up for all Medicare and Medicaid benefits that are offer to them.
• Perform concurrent review to assure appropriateness of admission, inpatient/acute care, rehabilitation/SNF status, and discharge using establish InterQual guidelines.
• Make referrals to home care and/or DME vendors using Medicare/Medicaid criteria/eligibility.

Social work case manager example responsibilities.

• Collaborate with partners including public and private agencies to achieve permanency for children.
• Facilitate resource management by making appropriate referrals to community agencies that help patients remain safe and independent in their home environment.
• Review inpatient hospital medical records using InterQual criteria to determine that patient admission meet quality and utilization standards.
• Adhere to rules and regulations pertinent to inpatient rehabilitation as defined by Medicare/Medicaid and other licensing and accrediting organizations.
• Coordinate and schedule in home physician visits and transportation arrangements for patients to receive medical services in hospitals and clinics.
• Respond to high volume telephone and walk-in inquiries regarding long-term placement, government entitlements, rehabilitation, and services provide.
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