Medical Social Worker- Inpatient Care Coordination

Overview

Presbyterian is seeking a Medical Social Worker.  In this role, you will work with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. In addition, offer crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a discharge plan of care for all patient populations. This role will receive referrals, and consults for patients from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members (including physicians, Case Managers, staff nurses and other members of the care team) in addition to case finding

 

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates. 

 

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. 

 

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities 

• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) 

• Shift differentials for nights and weekends 

• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles 

• Malpractice liability insurance 

• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department  

• EPIC electronic charting system 

Type of Opportunity: Full Time and Part Time positions availableFTE: 1.000000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days - 4 days 10 hour or 5 days 8 hours 

Weekend requirement of 2 days per month

Presbyterian Hospital - on-site

Qualifications

 Social Worker III

*Master’s degree in Social Work required.*Current license from the State of New Mexico as a Licensed Independent Social Worker-LISW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker-LCSW, or Licensed Medical Social Work-LMSW.*License with ten years hospital social work or discharge planning experience in relevant setting required.*Licensed Medical Social Work License (LMSW) preferred.*National Case Management certification preferredMaster’s degree in Social Work required.*Current license from the State of New Mexico as a Licensed Independent Social Worker-LISW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker-LCSW, or Licensed Medical Social Work-LMSW.*License with ten years hospital social work or discharge planning experience in relevant setting required.*Licensed Medical Social Work License (LMSW) preferred.*National Case Management certification preferred

Social Worker II

*Master’s degree in Social Work required.*Current license from the State of New Mexico as a Licensed Independent Social Worker-LISW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker-LCSW, or Licensed Medical Social Work-LMSW.*License with five years hospital social work or discharge planning experience in relevant setting required.*One to two years hospital social work experience, protective services, or practicum in acute care settings experience desired.*National Case Management certification preferred.

Social Worker I

*Master’s degree in Social Work required*Current license from the State of New Mexico as a Licensed Independent Social Worker-LISW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker-LCSW, or Licensed Medical Social Work-LMSW.*License with one to two years hospital social work or discharge planning experience in relevant setting required.*One to two years hospital social work experience, protective services, or practicum in acute care settings experience desired.*National Case Management certification preferred

 

BLS Certification required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

 Social Worker III

*Masters degree in Social Work required.*Current license from the State of New Mexico as a Licensed Independent Social Worker-LISW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker-LCSW, or Licensed Medical Social Work-LMSW.*License with ten years hospital social work or discharge planning experience in relevant setting required.*Licensed Medical Social Work License (LMSW) preferred.*National Case Management certification preferred

Social Worker II

*Masters degree in Social Work required.*Current license from the State of New Mexico as a Licensed Independent Social Worker-LISW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker-LCSW, or Licensed Medical Social Work-LMSW.*License with five years hospital social work or discharge planning experience in relevant setting required.*One to two years hospital social work experience, protective services, or practicum in acute care settings experience desired.*National Case Management certification preferred.

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