Licensed Social Worker - Case Management

Desert Care Network; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Desert Care Network in Palm Springs, California, is seeking a full-time Case Manager responsible for coordinating patient care and preventing readmissions. Qualified candidates will have a Master's Degree in Social Work and demonstrated expertise in communication and problem-solving in a healthcare setting.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $38.94 to $60.36 and the opportunity to work within a collaborative team at Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital.

Qualifications

• Must be certified with Riverside County to write 5150 within 90 days of employment.
• Current license, certification, or registration to practice the profession as required by law.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and coordination of diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate care through effective resource coordination.
• Assess patients for transition needs to prevent readmissions.
• Provide education to physicians, patients, and caregivers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Overview

Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary

Full Time, Day Shift (8:00am – 4:30pm). 5 shifts per week, weekends required. Up to $25,000.00 sign‑on bonus for qualified candidates.

General Duties

The individual in this position is responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient’s resources and right to self‑determination. The individual in this position has overall responsibility to assess the patient for transition needs including identifying and assessing patients at risk for readmission. Conducts complex psycho‑social assessment and interventions to promote timely throughput, safe discharge and prevent avoidable readmissions. This position integrates national standards for case management scope of services.

Responsibilities

• Transition Management promoting appropriate length of stay, readmission prevention and patient satisfaction
• Assesses for potential abuse, mental health and substance abuse needs, and formulates appropriate recommendations for intervention
• Compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, TJC accreditation standards and Tenet policy
• Assists patients with resolving complex social issues that may interfere with treatment, or delay discharge, such as homelessness, lack of access to medical care, etc.
• Education provided to physicians, patients, families and caregivers
• Participates in planning the social work component and works in collaboration with case managers to develop a discharge plan that meets patients’ after‑care needs
• Collaborate with community providers to develop educational resources appropriate for staff and patients/patient representatives
• Provides patients and their families with brief counseling as needed
• Assists in the orientation and training process for new hires

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Must be certified with Riverside County to write 5150 within 90 days of employment
• If registered as an ACSW, must maintain an active status per state guidelines
• Apply for CA Children Services (CCS) paneling upon completion of 90‑day orientation period
• Current license, certification, or registration to practice the profession as required by law or regulation in state of practice
• Demonstrated organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to lead and coordinate activities of a diverse group of people in a fast‑paced environment, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and computer literacy

Preferred:

• Accredited Case Manager (ACM)
• Minimum of two years acute hospital experience
• Highly developed organizational, communication, leadership, critical thinking, problem solving, and computer skills (detailed above)

Training Requirements

• Must complete and demonstrate competency in using the Tenet Case Management documentation system within 30 days of hire
• Attendance at hospital and department orientation is required; orientation includes review and instruction regarding Tenet Case Management and Compliance policies, Transition Management, and other topics specific to case management

Compensation

Hourly rate: $38.94 – $60.36 per hour. Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Tenet’s employment practices will not be influenced by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program. E‑Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.