Apply in 3 Minutes! Medical Social Worker- Inpatient Care Coordination
Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Rio Rancho
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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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 New Mexico Higher
Education Department - EPIC electronic charting system 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 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 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 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. Learn more about our employee benefits. 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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