Medical Social Worker- Inpatient Care Coordination

Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Rio Rancho
Posted on: May 27, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: Presbyterian is seeking a Medical Social Worker. - In this role, you will work 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 -Sign on---and---relocation bonuses---available for qualified candidates. - -How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. - -

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities -
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends -
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles -
• Malpractice liability insurance -
• Loan forgiveness through the--- -
• EPIC electronic charting system -Type of Opportunity: Full Time and Part Time positions availableFTE: 1.000000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days - 4 days 10 hour or 5 days 8 hours -Weekend requirement of 2 days per monthPresbyterian Hospital - on-site Responsibilities:

• 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 preferredSocial 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 Benefits: Benefits - - -We're all about well-being, starting with yours. -Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. ---- - - - ---- - -Our culture is one of knowing and respecting our patients, members, and each other. - We capture this in our Promise and CARES commitments -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. - Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $38.86/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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