Social Worker

0090 Presbyterian System Services; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Staff safety badge

Shift differentials (night/weekend)

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC electronic charting

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Medical Social Worker to evaluate, develop and implement discharge plans addressing psychosocial and financial needs of patients and families. You will be a key member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, striving to maximize social functioning and smooth transitions home.

We offer educational support, safety features, shift differentials, malpractice coverage, loan forgiveness, and use of EPIC for charting.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work required.
• Must hold current License from the State of New Mexico as a Licensed Independent Social Worker or Licensed Masters Social Worker.
• Experience or preceptorship in clinical social work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess psychosocial problems for patients and families and arrange referrals.
• Support discharge planning to ensure safe transition to the community.
• Document assessment results and interventions in the medical record.
• Advise and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to support patient outcomes.
• Serve as educational resource for team members and community partners.
• Promote effective communication among staff, patients, and families.

Skills

LISW/LMSW license

Education

MSW

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Location Address: 8100 Constitution Pl NE Albuquerque, NM 87110-7643

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $29.32 Maximum Offer $49.91

Summary:

Responsible for evaluating, developing, and implementing appropriate discharge plans which take into account the psychosocial and financial needs of patients and their families and functioning as a key member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. This is directed at supporting and maximizing the social functioning and adjustment of the patient and their family

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full time

FTE: 1.00

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• The medical social worker is responsible for the identification and assessment of psychosocial problems and will work with patients and families achieve resolution or will provide referrals to the appropriate agencies for the service.
• The medical social worker shall be available for patients and their families through many aspects of care. This includes psychosocial problem-solving activities in admission and discharge phases and assessment of financial needs and available resources, which contribute to a safe and appropriate discharge to the community setting.
• Results of assessments and interventions are documented in the medical record.
• The medical social worker functions as an advocate and liaison to the multidisciplinary healthcare team and is responsible for discharge plans, which will achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• The medical social worker collaborates as a key member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Collaboration includes the active participation of the social worker in the team decision-making process. He/she is responsible for helping the team members understand function and role of the social worker in the clinical setting.
• The medical social worker acts as an expert resource and contact for the multidisciplinary team, including other social workers or community case managers, physicians, ancillary staff and nursing staff on a multi-state and regional basis to help promote the optimal continuity of care for the patient in discharge or transfer arrangements.
• Facilitates effective communication between administration, staff, physicians, other department, patients, families and the general public. Participates in conflict resolution as necessary and acts as an effective problem solver.
• Exemplifies a high standard of leadership qualities and professionalism. Mentors the staff in developing and achieving professional goals.
• Maintains current knowledge of information in related field through seminars, workshops and publications.
• Assures implementation of change projects/ initiatives.
• Assures that the population s psychosocial and discharge planning are addressed and fulfilled.
• Participates in all policies, records, data and reports as necessary for satisfaction of State, Federal, and JCAHO regulations.
• Serves as an educational resource regarding the functions of department specific programs to both colleagues and customers.
• Assessments
• Completes MDS, RAPS, Care Plans
• Performs Utilization Review
• Performs other functions as required.

Qualifications:

Masters in Social Work required. Must hold current License form the State of New Mexico as a Licensed Independent Social Worker or Licensed Masters Social Worker. Experience or preceptorship in clinical social work is desirable

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED.

PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.