IMM MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER III - CARE COORDINATION
Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Rio Rancho
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
The Medical Social Worker intervenes with patients who have complex
psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility
determination for social programs and funding sources and qualify
for community assistance from a variety of special funds and
agencies. In addition, offer crisis intervention to patients and
families with psychosocial needs and coordinates and facilitates
the development of a discharge plan of care for all patient
populations. This role will receive referrals, and consults for
patients from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team
members (including physicians, Case Managers, staff nurses and
other members of the care team) in addition to case finding. -
Now offering Sign-on bonuses up to $15,000 based on experience.
Relocation assistance of up to $6,000 available for those who
qualify.
Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Exempt: Yes Work
Schedule: Varied Days and Hours
Qualifications
*Masters degree in Social Work required and must hold current
license from the State of New Mexico as a Licensed Master Social
Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker or Licensed Clinical
Social Worker. -*National Case Management certification
preferred.
Education:Essential:* Master Degree
Education specialization:Essential:* Social Work
Credentials:Essential:* Licensed Master Social Worker
Responsibilities
*On the basis of referral, consultation or case finding assesses
patients and family s psychosocial risk factors through evaluation
of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of
support systems, reaction to illness and ability to
cope.*Intervenes with patients and families regarding emotional,
social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability;
accesses and mobilizes family/community resources to meet
identified needs: Provides appropriate crisis management to
patients and families*Provides support and counseling to patients /
families experiencing and/or anticipating issues to adjusting to
illness, catastrophic diagnosis, changes in living situations and
bereavement*Provides intervention in cases involving child
abuse/neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional
abuse and sexual assault.*Advocates for patient and family
empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care
decisions and access needed services within the health care
system.*Participates in discharge planning activities for patients,
in order 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.*Serves as
a lead in obtaining legal guardianship and competency
determinations. Completes and disseminates all necessary legal in
clinical documentation as required
Benefits
We offer more than the standard benefits!
Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program,
including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms,
nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!
Learn more about our employee benefits:
https://www.phs.org/careers/employee-benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our
communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local
communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the
health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust
wellness program, including free access to our on-site and
community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness
challenges and more.
Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people
who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses,
employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a
tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that
serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.
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 (Centennial Care) and
Commercial health plans.
About Our Regional Delivery System
Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six
hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including
locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and
Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600
clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the
state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide
employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery
to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are
proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.
We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future.
That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as
deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.
About New Mexico
New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a
low cost-of living.
Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to
capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day.
Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains,
forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand
dunes.
New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and
enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge
your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive
sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and
boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the
west.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer
with smoke free campuses.
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