Social Worker Pulmonary Hypertension John C. Lincoln Clinic

HonorHealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

HonorHealth in Phoenix, AZ seeks a dedicated Social Worker for the Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic. You will manage an assigned caseload, coordinate care across hospital, outpatient and community resources, and support patients and families through transitions.

The role requires at least a Masters in Social Work and LSW/LCSW/LMSW licensure, with preferred 2–3 years in case management; a sign-on bonus is offered up to $5,000 and daytime hours, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work required.
• 1 year as a Licensed Social Worker or health-related field placement in MSW program required.
• 2 years case management preferred.
• 3 years as a Licensed Social Worker preferred.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license required; Certified Case Manager preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with patients/caregivers to coordinate discharge planning and post-acute care.
• Communicates with hospitalists, specialists, PCP and payers to obtain authorization for services.
• Advocates for patients and ensures quality care through standards and guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Masters in Social Work

Job description

Primary City/State:

John C Lincoln Medical Office Building - 9250 N 3rd St Phoenix, AZ 85020

Category:

Case Management

Shift:

Day

Department:

Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic

We are offering a sign-on bonus up $5,000!

The Pulmonary Hypertension John C. Lincoln Clinic is located at 9250 N. 3rd, St. Phoenix, AZ85020

The hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Prefers 3 years or more experience as a Licensed Social Worker

Prefers 2 years or more experience in Case Management

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)

At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Accountable for an assigned caseload, works collaboratively with patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and external partners to ensure that care is coordinated and complex information is provided across the health care continuum, resulting in a smooth transition of care with positive patient/family

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with patients/caregivers early in the inpatient, and/or outpatient episode in preparation for discharge to include supportive care, end-of-life decisions, community resources/programs, goal setting, and long-term planning needs. Interviews, identifies and executes safe post-acute interventions to include pre/post discharge home visits, behavioral health service coordination, guardianship, repatriation, adoptions, CPS, APS, ALTAC, etc. Assesses readmission risk and barriers to care outpatient including home support, medication management, expectation, etc. Initiates and assists patients with advance directives.
• Facilitates smooth and timely transition from acute care to the appropriate level of care by providing communication of clinical information and plan of care between the hospitalists, specialists and PCP, as well as other key providers. Communicates financial obligations and other key information pertinent to the discharge plan to the patient, family, MPOA, etc. Assures effective transition and final hand-off to the next appropriate level acuity case management team. Communicates key information regarding inpatient stay and discharge plans to payer in order to obtain authorization for services.
• Promotes a collaborative process and communication between all health care team members, inclusive patients/clients, families and significant others to ensure the process of integrated care services are targeted, appropriate, and beneficial to the population served from admission through the discharge process. Participates in the development and maintenance of Case Management metrics. Maintains and manages to caseload.
• May act as a patient advocate through the continuum and is available to the physician, patient and family as a resource to facilitate communication and monitors patient care to ensure that the patient receives quality care through the use of standards of care and evidence based practice guidelines. Advocates utilizing knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, government and insurance benefits as well as practice guidelines and standards of practice.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

• Masters in Social Work Required

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year as a Licensed Social Worker, and/or successful completion of health related field placement in Master's level Social Work Program. Required
• 2 years in case management Preferred
• 3 years as a Licensed Social Worker Preferred
• Other Experience in management of behavioral health patients Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - License Required or
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - License Required or
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - License Required
• Certified Case Manager - Certification Preferred

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