Clinical Social Worker Complex Care

UCHealth; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs is seeking a Care Management professional to organize and coordinate transitions for patients with complex care needs, reducing length of stay and ensuring safe dispositions.

The role is onsite with a full-time schedule (80 hours per pay period) and a shift of days. A Master’s in Social Work and LCSW licensure are required to practice in this position.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care transitions for patients with complex needs from hospital to community.
• Utilize resources to address complex care needs (e.g., guardianship, housing, behavioral health).
• Serve as a resource to Social Work and Care Management teams with mentorship and guidance on communication, education, and resources.
• Collaborate with managers to develop options for complex patients; participate in leadership discussions as needed.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth Memorial Hosp Central, CO, Colorado Springs

Department: MHS Care Management

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $36.19 - $54.28 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

Organizes and coordinates the activities and flow of work for the transition of complex Care patients. Reduces the overall Length of Stay, decrease readmission, and ensure a safe disposition for patients.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the options and services required to successfully transition patients with complex care needs and barriers to discharge from the hospital to the community.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to address complex care needs which may include, but not limited to: guardianship, foreign nationals and bariatric patients with significant post-acute needs, history of behavioral or substance abuse requiring specialized placement, frequent readmissions and lack of housing.
• Acts as a resource to the Social Work and Care Management teams as it pertains to complex patients. Providing mentorship and guidance around skilled communication, education and resources that promotes quality and cost-effective outcomes as it pertains to complex patient care situations.
• Collaborates with managers to develop innovative options for complex patients. May participate in leadership meetings and planning sessions regarding complex care patients. Subject matter expert for the transition of complex care patients.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

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• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
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Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
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