CC REXBURG - LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

The MVH Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) supports MVH’s initiatives toward clinical integration. 1) improving quality and patient satisfaction, 2) improving outcomes and the overall health of the patient, and 3) reducing the total cost of care. Social Worker will provide assessment, intervention, and advocacy as needed to patients with varying levels of mental health conditions. This position requires a high degree of flexibility, independence, and knowledge of the health care system. It is important to understand and have a working knowledge of community resources to maximize emotional, social, and physical well-being of the patients being served by our MVH Primary Care Practices. LCSW will coordinate intervention with PCPs and other care providers as indicated.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Completes initial screening of patients referred from primary care providers to determine disposition and needs
2. Employs a wide range of interventions, such as care coordination/case management, risk screening and behavior change, educational information, referrals, and safety planning
3. Offers solutions to road blocks while implementing programs.
4. Monitors high risk patients within each clinic and follows up appropriately with clinic staff
5. Ensures all deadlines are met during implementation stages
6. Revises care plans as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and provider direction.
7. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age
8. Is knowledgeable of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition
9. Formulates a teaching plan based on identified patient learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate
10. Is able to perform treatments and provide services and education to level of licensure
11. Advocates on behalf of patients and their families to gain access to services and resources
12. Provides provider support in complex cases
13. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Functions as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers
14. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care
15. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Functions as a liaison between administra