Case planner vs social worker

Differences between case planner and social worker 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 worker example responsibilities.

• Assist clients in achieving treatment goals such as anger, ADHD, grief, social skills, and manners.
• Lead and co-le CBT and DBT skills-base groups with participants, as well as relapse prevention, mindfulness and process groups.
• Support patient questions and issues regarding Medicare ESRD entitlement and Medicaid and assist in the completion of the appropriate documentation.
• Coordinate IPU discharge planning patients to SNF, ALF, PCH or in-home care with necessary support for care.
• Facilitate relationships with AKF and other patient assistance programs, VA, Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance providers.
• Complete Medicaid and Medicare applications as needed.
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