Medical Social Worker II NE

Baptist Health Arkansas; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas seeks a licensed Master’s-educated Social Worker to ensure patient care management needs are met through a coordinated, interdisciplinary approach. The role emphasizes leadership in Performance Improvement and Customer Service, and includes serving as a preceptor for staff development.

The position requires an MSW, licensure, and the ability to provide appropriate intervention based on age and educational level of patients.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• Must be a licensed Social Worker.
• Provides leadership in performance improvement and customer service initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient care management needs are met through interdisciplinary collaboration with case management and nursing supervision.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for staff.
• Demonstrate intervention skills appropriate to patient age, education, and capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Precepting

Collaborative care

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Summary:
Demonstrates proficiency, autonomy and accountability in assuring patient care management needs are met from a well coordinated interdisciplinary and collaborative perspective with case manager and nursing supervisor. Maintains understanding of performance measurements. Takes leadership in Performance Improvement and Customer Service initiatives. Serves as a preceptor. Must be able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to provide intervention appropriate to the age, education level, and capabilities of the person served.

Other information:
Must have a Master's degree in Social Work. Must be a licensed Social Worker.

This job will be authorized 0.01 hours bi-weekly.

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