Social Worker LCSW PRN

HCA•Englewood, CO

50d•$34 - $54

About The Position

This position supports the mission of Swedish Medical Center of optimizing the quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole person. The Social Worker III-Case Manager is responsible for assessing the psychological, social, cultural and/or financial needs that impact the high-risk patient's health and recovery. Has the ability to utilize social services, counseling and clinical knowledge in the assessment of these needs. Responsible and accountable for coordination of services through an interdisciplinary process which provides a clinical and psychosocial approach through the continuum of care and balances individually identified patients and family needs with the efficacious and cost effective utilization of resources. Through concurrent case management, patients will be assessed to determine appropriateness of admission, continued hospitalization, as well as appropriate level of care. Discharge planning will begin at the time of (or prior to) admission, and reassessed throughout the course of hospitalization. Knowledge of payer source implications on discharge plan, resources and placement options to maximize patient's successful disposition.

Requirements

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Colorado.
BLS certification through American Heart Association.
Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work required.
3-5 years recent clinical social work experience with acute care hospital setting and case management preferred.

Nice To Haves

Specialty certification in case management preferred.
3-5 years recent clinical social work experience with acute care hospital setting and case management preferred.

Responsibilities

assessing the psychological, social, cultural and/or financial needs that impact the high-risk patient's health and recovery
utilize social services, counseling and clinical knowledge in the assessment of these needs
coordination of services through an interdisciplinary process which provides a clinical and psychosocial approach through the continuum of care and balances individually identified patients and family needs with the efficacious and cost effective utilization of resources
assessed to determine appropriateness of admission, continued hospitalization, as well as appropriate level of care
Discharge planning will begin at the time of (or prior to) admission, and reassessed throughout the course of hospitalization
Knowledge of payer source implications on discharge plan, resources and placement options to maximize patient's successful disposition

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.