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45.82Summary:
Make a difference. Presbyterian Hospital is hiring Social Workers as part of the Case Management Team. Referrals for social work intervention require evaluation of needs to be met, understanding specific patient centered outcomes, and accountability of action within a case management team structure. Medical Social Workers assist with patient discharges from the hospital and coordinate care of patients with complex needs that require multiple services over time.as well as handling crisis intervention.How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
Type of Opportunity:
Full timeFTE:
1Job Exempt:
NoWork Shift:
Days (United States of America)Responsibilities:
Social Worker - Inpatient
Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.
Type of Opportunity: Full Time and Part Time positions available
FTE: 1.000000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days - 4 days 10 hour or 5 days 8 hours
Weekend requirement of 2 days per month
Presbyterian Hospital - on-site
- Participates and arranges discharge planning activities for patients, to ensure a timely discharge and to provide appropriate linkage with post-acute providers.
- Works with families exhibiting complex family dynamics that impact directly on patient care and discharge.
- Works collaborates with the case manager and multidisciplinary team members regarding discharge planning and arranges for the appropriate level of care needed as determined by patients continuing clinical care needs.
- Educates patient/family and physician regarding post-acute options and addresses issues of choice.
- Actively participates and provides pertinent information in complex rounds discharge planning huddles, unit daily whiteboard rounds.
- Functions as the lead in assisting patients and families to obtain available financial and other resources including but not limited to Medicaid, SSDI, County Indigent Funds, UNM Cares, etc.
- Provides intervention in child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, guardianship (temporary/ permanent), foster care, adoption, mental health placement, advance directives, adult/elderly abuse, child protection and sexual assault.
- Assists as indicated with end-of-life matters
- Meets CMS Condition of Participation Requirements and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Serves as a lead in obtaining legal guardianship and competency determinations. Completes and disseminates all necessary legal in clinical documentation as required.
- Provides and updates community services resources, advice, and referral information.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization. Serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
- Results of assessments, interventions and discharge planning are documented in the medical record according to departmental policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Social Worker III
- Master’s degree in Social Work required.
- Current license from the State of New Mexico as a Licensed Independent Social Worker-LISW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker-LCSW, or Licensed Medical Social Work-LMSW.
- License with ten years hospital social work or discharge planning experience in relevant setting required.
- Licensed Medical Social Work License (LMSW) preferred.
- National Case Management certification preferredMaster’s degree in Social Work required.
- Current license from the State of New Mexico as a Licensed Independent Social Worker-LISW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker-LCSW, or Licensed Medical Social Work-LMSW.
- License with ten years hospital social work or discharge planning experience in relevant setting required.
- Licensed Medical Social Work License (LMSW) preferred.
- National Case Management certification preferred
Social Worker II
- Master’s degree in Social Work required.
- Current license from the State of New Mexico as a Licensed Independent Social Worker-LISW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker-LCSW, or Licensed Medical Social Work-LMSW.
- License with five years hospital social work or discharge planning experience in relevant setting required.
- One to two years hospital social work experience, protective services, or practicum in acute care settings experience desired.
- National Case Management certification preferred.
Social Worker I
- Master’s degree in Social Work required
- Current license from the State of New Mexico as a Licensed Independent Social Worker-LISW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker-LCSW, or Licensed Medical Social Work-LMSW.
- License with one to two years hospital social work or discharge planning experience in relevant setting required.
- One to two years hospital social work experience, protective services, or practicum in acute care settings experience desired.
- National Case Management certification preferred
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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state’s largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees – including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Turquoise Care) and Commercial health plans.
What you'll do
- Medical Social Workers assist with patient discharges from the hospital and coordinate care for patients with complex needs. They participate in discharge planning activities and work with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate post-acute care.
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