CC Licensed Clinical Social Worker

CommonSpirit Health • West Jordan, UT

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About The Position

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker coordinates and implements post-discharge plans in close collaboration with Case Managers, using the Extended Care Information Network (ECIN). The role manages patient discharge processes, advocates for patients, and facilitates referrals to community resources to support seamless transitions of care.

The social worker assesses patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs; evaluates patients’ and families’ emotional, social, and financial needs; and collaborates with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to arrange appropriate referrals and individualized care. The role also provides support to patients and families coping with changing medical conditions and maintains current knowledge of community services through continuing education.

The position is at Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley, a 171-bed hospital and Level III Trauma center, STEMI Cardiac receiving center, and certified stroke treatment center.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Knowledge of community resources used for discharge planning.
• Knowledge of hospital operations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of third-party payment systems and Medicare/Medicaid programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interviews, record reviews, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team and caregivers.
• Coordinate and implement post-discharge plans with Case Managers using ECIN.
• Facilitate discharge planning with patients, families, and the treatment team; make referrals and arrangements, and document actions.
• Assess patients’ and families’ emotional, social, and financial needs and help arrange community resources.
• Assess or reassess patients’ clinical and psychosocial status, premorbid status, community services used, diagnosis, and treatment plan in response to Case Management referrals.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement holistic, individualized plans of care.
• Provide support to patients and families who are having difficulty coping with changing medical conditions.
• Maintain current knowledge of community services through continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time