Social Worker - Case Management (Full-Time, Temporary, Days)

Enloe Medical Center; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

0 premium medical plan

Retirement with employer match

PTO

Extended Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Enloe Medical Center in Chico, CA seeks a Social Worker II to coordinate care and services for patients within the case management team, collaborating with families, physicians, and payors to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Social Work and CPR, with 2 years of medical social work or counseling experience. The role requires strong communication, crisis intervention, and confidentiality, using EPIC and MIDAS.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (must be completed within 2 years of hire).
• Two years experience in medical social work or counseling in a medical setting.
• Current CPR recognition (within 3 months of hire).
• Knowledge of state and federal funding sources and local community services; understanding of third-party reimbursement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care and services for assigned patients for an episode of illness or treatment in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, patient care team, and payors.
• Lead and participate in planning, intervention, and evaluation of psychosocial aspects of patient care to improve outcomes.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Tools

EPIC

MIDAS

Job description

ENL Case Management Compensation range: $36.64 - $49.46 Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience Shift: Days Days off: Variable Hours per pay period: 80 Shift length: 8 Hours

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

Social Worker II Pay range: $ 39.46/hr - $ 53.27/hr

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Social Worker has responsibility for working as a member of the case management team assigned to coordinate the care and services for assigned patients for an episode of illness or treatment in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, patient care team, and payors. The Social Worker utilizes advanced psychosocial skills to facilitate the coordination of care by using the principles of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The Social Worker promotes and evaluates the effective utilization of resources using current knowledge, awareness of community services, and assuming a leadership role with the patient care team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum: Master’s degree in Social Work (must be completed within 2 years of hire) Desired: Experience in acute medical care, case management Two years experience in medical social work or counseling in a medical setting

LICENSES / CERTIFCATIONS

Minimum: Current CPR recognition (within 3 months of hire)

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Knowledge of state and federal funding sources and local community services. Understanding of third-party reimbursement methodologies. Working knowledge of managed care requirements and hospital information systems desired. Assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of psychosocial aspects of patient care including issues impacting compliance/self care related to disease or illness and cultural issues. Strong crisis intervention skills. Critical thinking and analytical skills. Maintains and regularly updates psychosocial skills and knowledge. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish a high degree of rapport and professional interaction. Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Ability to build positive working relationships with physicians and external agencies. Ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels of the organization (e.g., managers, physicians, clinical, and support staff. Capable of using Microsoft Office Suite, EPIC and MIDAS for a variety of support functions. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Benefits Information

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance


• Prescription and dental group insurance


• Retirement with employer match


• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned


• Extended Sick Leave


• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care


• Employee Assistance Program


• Educational Assistance

A proud nonprofit health system, Enloe Health has served the people of the North State for more than 110 years. At Enloe, every employee, staff member and volunteer is a caregiver. No matter our role, each of us is here for our patients. Enloe values our workforce and is proud to be recognized as an excellent employer.