Social Services - LMSW (Licensed Masters of Social Worker)

Carenest Health Services•Anchorage, AK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Care Management Social Work provides psychosocial/emotional support to patients and families. Social Work is a consult based service. Clinicians complete psychosocial assessments and identify appropriate discharge plans from a person centered approach and in alignment with policy and regulations. Social Work Clinicians provide brief clinical interventions as appropriate, assisting with resource navigation and coordination of care, screen for suicidality and engage in safety planning as appropriate, complete appropriate reports of harm based on state statutes, and coordinate with outside entities. SW is split into three areas: Emergency Department, Children's, and Adult teams. The Children's Hospital team supports pediatrics, PICU, NICU and maternity units while the Adult team focuses on all inpatient units with patients over the age of 18. Clinicians work closely with RN Case Managers and the care team to coordinate and carry out safe and ethical discharge plans. A Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited school is required.

Requirements

LMSW (Licensed Masters of Social Worker) AK license required (candidates without a license in hand can apply for a temp license).
Acute care experience MUST be present.
2 years of experience.
Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited school.
Candidates must apply for LMSW temp license.
Must have an AK license or be eligible for a temporary license.

Nice To Haves

First Timers Accepted: No
Open to accommodating block schedule: No
Locals Accepted: No - Candidates perm address must be at least 50 miles from facility

Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial/emotional support to patients and families.
Complete psychosocial assessments.
Identify appropriate discharge plans from a person-centered approach and in alignment with policy and regulations.
Provide brief clinical interventions as appropriate.
Assist with resource navigation and coordination of care.
Screen for suicidality and engage in safety planning as appropriate.
Complete appropriate reports of harm based on state statutes.
Coordinate with outside entities.
Float within scope to meet facility needs if needed.
Work closely with RN Case Managers and the care team to coordinate and carry out safe and ethical discharge plans.