Medical Social Worker

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health at Home is seeking a PRN Licensed Social Worker to serve Monument, Colorado Springs, Fountain and Manitou Springs. The role focuses on coordinating care, providing crisis intervention, and supporting patients and families in the home setting.

The ideal candidate has a CSWE-accredited MSW, current state licensure, and at least one year of health care social work experience, plus CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Currently licensed to practice in the state serviced.
• One year social work experience in a health care setting.
• Current CPR/BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ready to Make a Difference?

Responsibilities

• Establishing a care plan in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
• Providing crisis intervention as required.
• Assisting the physician and other caregivers in understanding the significant social, emotional and economic factors influencing the patient’s ability to improve medically.
• Providing patient care education to patients and caregivers.
• Assisting in making appropriate community referrals to gain access to additional resources as needed (i.e. applications for public assistance, housing problems, additional health care resources, transportation)
• Working with the patient’s caregivers to resolve problems interfering with an optimum caring relationship between the patient and caregiver.
• Completing and submitting all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient education

Care planning

Community referrals

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

*This is a PRN position and will be primarily for service areas of Monument, Colorado Springs, Fountain and Manitou Springs*

*CommonSpirit Health at Home leverages AI-powered clinical documentation to reduce documentation, enhance work-life balance, and maximize patient time.*

Responsibilities

• Establishing a care plan in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
• Providing crisis intervention as required.
• Assisting the physician and other caregivers in understanding the significant social, emotional and economic factors influencing the patient’s ability to improve medically.
• Providing patient care education to patients and caregivers.
• Assisting in making appropriate community referrals to gain access to additional resources as needed (i.e. applications for public assistance, housing problems, additional health care resources, transportation)
• Working with the patient’s caregivers to resolve problems interfering with an optimum caring relationship between the patient and caregiver.
• Completing and submitting all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

*Job Requirements*

• Master’s degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Currently licensed to practice in the state serviced.
• One year social work experience in a health care setting.
• Current CPR/BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross and compliance with state requirements
• *Ready to Make a Difference?*

At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Where You’ll Work

CommonSpirit Health at Home is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.

*Pay Range*

$28.10 - $46.37 /hour