Medical Social Worker - Care Management

PeaceHealth • Longview, WA

94d • $37 - $55

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Care Management/Medical Social Work for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $37.30 - $55.92. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required: Social Work or related field with a minimum of four years' work experience in a medical or healthcare setting, social service agency, or community organization focusing on health and/or welfare issues.
• Master's Degree Required: Social Work or related field.
• Master's Degree Required: Counseling or related field.
• May be required: Basic Life Support.
• Required: within 90 Days Counselor Agency Affiliate (Washington Requirement: Applied for or received).
• Required: Upon Hire Washington State Social/Counseling Work Credential (Washington Requirement: Other applicable Social Work, Therapist or Counselor licenses).

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Certified Case Manager.

Responsibilities

• Screen and identify patients who need care management per high-risk criteria.
• Assess, develop, implement and monitor a comprehensive discharge plan of care through an interdisciplinary team process in conjunction with the patient and family.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to identify problems or needs that require special planning, intervention, teaching or follow-up.
• Identify key problems, strengths and resources to be addressed in the discharge plan of care.
• Coordinate and facilitate improved ability to comply with plan of treatment; counseling or support needed to cope with situation; improved ability to access appropriate level of care due to lack of financial resources or lack of available service.
• Actively support measures that promote effective use of resources.
• Identify, plan and arrange for appropriate services using a knowledge of services available in the community, state, and federal health regulations and admission, discharge and appropriate level of care.
• Coordinate effective planning and arranging for needed services upon discharge.
• Intervene by arranging services, education and providing psychosocial support to prepare the patient and their family to manage their healthcare needs within the acute care setting and post discharge.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and community resources when appropriate, regarding the multiple details of transitional care management plan.
• Consult with physician as indicated.
• Conduct evaluation to include appropriate documentation and the effectiveness of the Care Management services.
• Collaborate with team members to identify cause and adjust plan if patient's health status is not improving.
• May counsel patients and/or families to facilitate and/or participate in community care services, in coordination with the physician and treatment team.
• Works as an integral member of the treatment team in the coordination of treatment and transition of care planning.
• Assesses and addresses both mental health and chemical dependency conditions.
• May perform risk assessments for suicidality and homicidality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical/dental/vision coverage.
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree