Continuing Care MSW
Continuing Care MSW
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Job Description
Overview
At Dignity Health living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC) now part of CommonSpirit Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including network-wide opportunities to advance your career.
By joining YRMC youll be a part of a dynamic and innovative healthcare organization that is committed to making a positive impact on the community.
Responsibilities
- Performs screening and identifies needs related to the patients plan of care providing referral information and education; may assist with placement into nursing home treatment center or other venue for appropriate care and provide episodic counseling related to identified active issues.
- Communicates social emotional and patient/family stressors to interdisciplinary healthcare provider teams as relates to the patients plan of care. Advocates for advanced care planning.
- Assists in monitoring/trending patient outcomes to validate the effectiveness of the care plan and services provided.
- May also be required to meet patients and or family members either in the community at home or other location. Must be able to assess the environment for safety for self and patients and escalate any concerns to the Medical Social Worker Licensed Social Worker and/or Registered Nurse member of the care team for further action.
- Researches and identifies community resources vendors medical supply companies healthcare agencies and other resources appropriate to the patients individualized plan of care.
Qualifications
Required:
- Masters degree in social work
- 2 years relevant experience or advanced degree required
- Arizona: Licensed Master Social Worker (MSW:AZ)
- Ability to utilize psycho-social counseling skills in a focused and limited manner to support episodic crisis intervention for patients with complex psycho-social involvement
- Excellent customer service and presentation skills are a must
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are essential
- Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects effectively
- Ability to work independently as needed with a high degree of detail orientation
- Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary care team
- Excellent computer skills and ability to learn new systems
- Strong organizational (time management) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal skills. Proficient in email communications and internet usage along with basic use of Google Office.
- Knowledge of information technology to evaluate care effectiveness (care process outcomes and cost)
- Ability to work autonomously within a matrix environment without direct supervision or support
Preferred
- 3 to 5 years experience preferred
Employment Type
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