LCSocial Worker

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Job description

Today we are hiring a Licensed Clinical Social Worker In Palm Spring, CA The individual in this position is responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patients' resources and right to self-determination. The individual in this position has overall responsibility to assess the patient for transition needs including identifying and assessing patients at risk for readmission. Conducts complex psycho-social assessment and interventions to promote timely throughput, safe discharge and prevent avoidable readmissions. This position integrates national standards for case management scope of services including: Transition Management promoting appropriate length of stay, readmission prevention and patient satisfaction Care Coordination by demonstrating throughput efficiency while assuring care is sequenced and provided at the appropriate level of care Compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, TJC accreditation standards and Tenet policy Education provided to physicians, patients, families and caregivers Precepts new staff members and acts as resource to all staff. Participates in department Quality Improvement initiatives, one committee participation and/or major projects as assigned This individual's responsibility will include the following activities: a) complex psycho-social transition planning assessment and reassessment and intervention, b) assistance with adoptions, abuse and neglect cases, including assessment, intervention and referral as appropriate to local, state and /or federal agencies, c) care coordination, d) implementation or oversight of implementation of the transition plan, e) leading and/or facilitating multi-disciplinary patient care conferences including Complex Case Review, f) making appropriate referrals to other departments, g ) communicating with patients and families about the plan of care, h) collaborating with physicians, office staff and ancillary departments, i) assuring patient education is completed to support post-acute needs , j) timely complete and concise documentation in Case Management documentation system, k ) maintenance of accurate patient demographic and insurance information, l) and other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Required qualifications include CA LCSW. Must be currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law or regulation in state of practice or policy. Active license for state(s) covered. Preferred: Accredited Case Manager (ACM). Minimum of two years acute hospital experience preferred. Required skills include demonstrated organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to lead and coordinate activities of a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and computer literacy. Compensation Base Salary - USD $81,000 to $125,548 Pay Range: $38.94 Minimum - $60.36 Maximum an hour Sign on Bonus: Up to $25,000 Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience. This facility complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. Full-time Benefits - Full Relocation Assistance Available - Yes Commission Compensation - No Bonus Eligible - No Overtime Eligible - No Interview Travel Reimbursed - No Candidate Details1+ to 2 years' experience Seniority Level - Entry Management Experience Required - No Minimum Education - Master's Degree Willingness to Travel - Never Security Clearance Required: No Visa Candidate Considered: No Ideal Candidate Candidates local to Coachella Valley Area.

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