Medical Social Worker - Inpatient Care Coordination

Presbyterian is seeking a skilled and compassionate Social Worker to work PRN with the Inpatient Case Management Team in Care Coordination. 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
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan Forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department (to learn more click here https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/loan-repayment-programs/health-professional)

Type of Opportunity: PRN - As needed

• Work Schedule: 8 to 10 hour shifts - Weekday and Weekends available

Social Worker III

• Masters 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

• Masters 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

• Masters 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

* Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.

* Assists with discharge planning, including arranging post-hospital services such as home healthcare, rehabilitation, or long-term care.

* Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and families.

* Educate patients and families about available community resources, insurance benefits, and financial assistance.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised 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 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 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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