MSW Social Worker - PACE Program (Elder Care)

HCA Healthcare; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits for medical, Rx

Wellbeing support and counseling

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Fertility and family building support

Life insurance and financial wellbeing

Job summary

CarePartners Health Services in Asheville, North Carolina, seeks a Social Worker (MSW) to support the PACE program and help neighbors stay in their homes. You will perform biopsychosocial assessments, plan discharges, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, compassionate care.

The role involves crisis intervention, resource referrals, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and insurers to meet patients’ emotional and financial needs.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date
• Drivers License
• Masters Degree

Responsibilities

• You will work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs.
• You will identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery. These barriers include financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual.
• You will maintain a thorough working knowledge of the rules of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes. You will possess a thorough understanding of managed-care concepts and length-of-stay management relating to patient and organizational fiscal responsibility.
• You will perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
• You will coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers. You will assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
• You will intervene with patients/families/caregivers for psychosocial needs, assistance, and support in coping with chronic acute terminal illness. You will engage in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
• You will provide emotional support to patients and family members during complex and/or emotionally charged issues, such as end-of-life, terminal illness notifications, death notification (with physician), and crisis interventions.

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

CarePartners Health Services in Asheville, North Carolina, seeks a Social Worker (MSW) to support the PACE program and help neighbors stay in their homes. You will perform biopsychosocial assessments, plan discharges, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, compassionate care.

The role involves crisis intervention, resource referrals, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and insurers to meet patients’ emotional and financial needs.