Complex Case Social Worker – Hospital Case Management Team

MultiCare Health System•Yakima, WA

9d•$33 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Additional Responsibilities: This role provides focused social work expertise for patients experiencing complex challenges in care transition and acts as a liaison between patients and healthcare clinicians to ensure continuity of care across care settings. This Social Work Case Management role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to help patients and families understand the financial and next site of care resources available to them; coordinates across multiple agencies, resources or services to support patients’ complex needs, and assists patients who might otherwise have delay in discharging safely. In addition to direct patient care, this role encompasses responsibilities for training, mentoring, and precepting new team members, students, and interns as delegated, supporting the ongoing development of a high-performing and compassionate care. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5/8's, Occasional weekend coverage URGENTLY HIRING - $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS with 24-month commitment Position Summary The Social Worker MSW is an excellent opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for aiding participants and their families with personal and environmental difficulties that predispose illness or interfere with remaining in their home environment. In this role you will be able to apply your strong analysis, interpretation and interpersonal skills to support patients through complex issues.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work
LSWAIC, LMHC, LMFT, LASW, LICSW, AAC as required by department. Individuals who have submitted a completed associate license application to the Washington State Department of Health may begin practicing under supervision for up to 120 days while their application is pending.
Experience working in a hospital/acute situation or equivalent social service agency, experience relative to the medical social work function
Depending on assigned area, BLS Certification may be required

Responsibilities

Administer assessment tools and gather data for assessment, and to assess for optional needed services
Interview families to determine social work needs of the participant
Contact community resources to coordinate services
Provide initial and on-going assessment of participant's social, emotional and cognitive status and needs, involving participant and other staff members in the assessment
Ensure accurate documentation is maintained for all assessments, treatment plans, and evaluations