Senior MSW Social Worker: Care & Discharge Navigator

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Social Worker to support patients and families across the continuum of care. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop interdisciplinary care plans, and connect patients with community resources to enhance outcomes.

Responsibilities include discharge planning for complex cases, interventions for emotional and social needs, advocacy, and serving as a mentor to staff while ensuring quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from accredited institution.
• Strong interview, assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work with people of all social, economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to analyze, develop and manage change.
• Ability to work independently and develop relationships with physicians, families, patients, interdisciplinary team and community agencies.
• Demonstrates ability to connect patients and families with necessary services.
• Maintain working knowledge of resources and services available in the community.

Responsibilities

• Psychosocial Assessment and Interventions.
• Intervenes with patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness; mobilize resources.
• Provide intervention in cases involving abuse and domestic violence; support decision making.
• Advocates for patient and family empowerment to access services.
• Discharge planning for complex patients and linkage with post-discharge care providers.
• Educates patient/family and physician regarding post-acute care options.
• Clinician acts as preceptor/mentor/trainer to staff.

Skills

Interview & assessment

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Change management

Community resources

Relationship building

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Social Worker to support patients and families across the continuum of care. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop interdisciplinary care plans, and connect patients with community resources to enhance outcomes.

Responsibilities include discharge planning for complex cases, interventions for emotional and social needs, advocacy, and serving as a mentor to staff while ensuring quality, compassionate care.