Clinical Social Worker - Care Management - (Florence)

Job Description

Description

Hiring Bonus and Relocation Assistance may be available!

PeaceHealth is seeking a Clinical Social Worker for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. This position is location in Florence. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $44.25 – $66.37. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

Job Summary

The Clinical Social Worker coordinates the development and implementation of a patient care/treatment plan through use of diagnosis and clinical assessment of psychiatric, chemical dependency and psychosocial needs as they relate to medical and behavioral care needs. Provides disposition and discharge planning, risk assessment, case management, and coordination of services to provide continuity of care.

Details of the position

1. The Clinical Social Worker completes appropriate intake documentation, provides ongoing assessment, develops treatment plan in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary treatment team. 
2. The Clinical Social Worker also manages multiple complicated cases, maintains current knowledge of ever-changing community resources, monitors patient needs and progress, develops aftercare plans. 
3. Maintains documentation on patient throughout hospitalization.
4. Provides brief therapeutic interventions with patients and/or families, as well as community staffings, in coordination with the physician and treatment team. 
5. Works as in integral member of the treatment team in the provision of treatment and aftercare planning.
6. Ensures compliance with privacy and confidentiality laws. Interfaces regularly with legal entities to address treatment needs.
7. Assists with monitoring and evaluation of services provided for department quality improvement plan.
8. Maintains current understanding of issues related to culture, ethnicity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, religion and utilizes appropriate communication skills.
9. Provides information, education and direction in response to community requests.
10. Regularly accesses pharmaceutical and community resources to provide patients with needed psychiatric medications.
11. Provides instruction, training and supervision for graduate level social work students. 
12. Also provides clinical supervision toward licensure for CSWA’s. Must maintain current licensure through continuing education. 
13. Must uphold all ethics, rules and regulations required by the Clinical Board.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work.
• Must have LCSW, LMSW or CSWA status.
• Knowledge of community resources, knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance requirements as these relate to continuing care.
• Two or more years of clinical experience with designated population; hospital, emergency room, chemical dependency, or community agency experience preferred.

PHMG Physical/Cognitive requirements:

• Work requires normal amounts of physical effort at least 66% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 30 lbs. or less.
• Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For a full description of the position, or for questions, please contact Moussa Sangare at [email protected].

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

Must be fully vaccinated or exempted for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons.