Medical Social Worker PRN

Intermountain Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Medical Social Worker, where your clinical expertise will play a vital role in providing extraordinary care to patients. This position involves conducting thorough psychosocial assessments, developing and implementing effective treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care and timely discharges. You will advocate for patients and their families, navigating complex systems to broker services and resources. If you're passionate about making a difference and have a Master's Degree in Social Work, this role offers a unique opportunity to impact lives positively while working in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus of $500

Flexible Schedule

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required; CSW or LCSW licensure necessary.
• Excellent communication and crisis intervention skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans for patients.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Communication Skills

Care Coordination

Mental Health Treatment

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Job Description:

The Medical Social Worker utilizes clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessment and develop/implement a plan of care/treatment plan that provides extraordinary care for the patient while being sensitive to costs and resources. This position works collaboratively with patients, patients' family/significant other, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties to identify patients' needs, broker services, coordinate care and transition plans, and advocate for patients. The CSW performs these duties under the direct supervision of an LCSW.

To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer a $500 sign on bonus to those that have 1+ year of experience.

Job Specifics

• Pay Range Clinical: $34.06-$52.55 Non Exempt
• Pay Range Certified: $30.94-$47.77 Non Exempt
• Benefits Eligible: No
• FTE: PRN
• Shift: Days and weekends, every other weekend (Sat/Sun 8:30-5pm)

Job Essentials

• Assesses the patient's medical history, mental health history, and current presentation to understand the patient's needs from treatment.
• Organizes and prioritizes daily work by assessing new, current, and discharging patient needs in area(s) of responsibility.
• Diagnoses and treats various mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
• Performs social work consultation for patients and caregivers. Conducts psychosocial assessments. Provides supportive, crisis bereavement and other social work interventions as necessary.
• Develops a plan of care either individually or with input from the patient, patient family and significant others, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Modifies care plans to reflect changes in patient status.
• Refers patients to other services to improve their well-being. These referrals may include community services, treatment programs, support groups, psychiatrists, or other mental health providers.
• Educates, communicates, and coordinates with multiple patient care teams and outside agencies as necessary to ensure the patient receives quality care, a timely discharge, and to identify and resolve delays and issues. Credentialing through medical staff office and peer review requirements may apply if working in the behavioral health setting.
• May provide support and debriefing, in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program, for staff members following adverse events.
• Acts as an advocate on behalf of patients and families, where appropriate, to ensure effective communication with multidisciplinary care team, outside agencies and other resources as necessary.
• Works with the multi-disciplinary team to develop a discharge plan in order to provide further care, services, and referrals in order to ensure continuity of care.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation in the medical record using knowledge of documentation standards for the department to facilitate communication with team members. Documentation is done in compliance with all clinical guidelines and billing/reimbursement standards.
• Complies with federal, state, local, and clinical program/facility standards.
• Acts within the scope of the Mental Health Practice Act.
• May identify patients at risk for potential avoidable delays, extended stay, readmission, financial or complex discharge needs. Coordinate with care providers and leaders to reach optimal solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• Current State Licensure as CSW or LCSW.
• Computer Skills, i.e., email, word processing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with patients, families, and treatment teams.

Location: Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital

Work City: Salt Lake City

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$30.94 - $47.77

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.