Social Worker

Conifer Health Solutions • Joshua Tree, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in managing daily operations of the Social Services Department. The Social Worker intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. In addition, offer crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations. This role will receive referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members (including physicians, Case Managers, staff nurses and other members of the care team).

Requirements

• Master’s Degree Social Work
• Minimum of two years acute hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Managing daily operations of the Social Services Department.
• Intervening with patients who have complex psychosocial needs.
• Assisting with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources.
• Qualifying patients for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies.
• Offering crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs.
• Coordinating and facilitating the development of a discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations.
• Receiving referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees