MSW Social Worker: Patient & Family Advocate

Las Palmas Medical Center; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Las Palmas Medical Center is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) PRN to perform biopsychosocial assessments and interventions across inpatient floors and the ED, including crisis intervention and discharge planning.

The role collaborates with care teams to identify barriers to discharge, coordinate family meetings, and connect patients with financial assistance and resources while adhering to Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay regulations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience or MSW internship required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RN case managers, nurses, physicians, insurance companies and staff to identify and address patient needs.
• Identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual.
• Maintain knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid/private payer regulations and managed-care concepts.
• Perform thorough assessments and develop discharge plans for high-risk patients with psychosocial needs.
• Coordinate meetings between care team and patients/families/caregivers; assist in difficult decisions honoring patient preferences.
• Provide psychosocial support and referrals to meet emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
• Offer emotional support during end-of-life situations, crisis interventions and complex issues.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Advocacy

Education

MSW internship

Certification in Social Work or LCSW

Job description

Las Palmas Medical Center is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) PRN to perform biopsychosocial assessments and interventions across inpatient floors and the ED, including crisis intervention and discharge planning.

The role collaborates with care teams to identify barriers to discharge, coordinate family meetings, and connect patients with financial assistance and resources while adhering to Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay regulations.