About this opportunity
Enloe Medical Center lists this Social Worker - Case Management (Per Diem, Varied) opportunity in chico, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
ENL Case Management
Compensation range: $36.64 - $49.46. Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience.
Shift: Varied Days off: Variable; Weekends included. Hours per pay period: Varied Shift length: 8 Hours.
Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Social Worker has responsibility for working as a member of the case management team assigned to coordinate the care and services for assigned patients for an episode of illness or treatment in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, patient care team, and payors. The Social Worker utilizes advanced psychosocial skills to facilitate the coordination of care by using the principles of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The Social Worker promotes and evaluates the effective utilization of resources using current knowledge, awareness of community services, and assuming a leadership role with the patient care team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes.
EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:
Minimum: Master's degree in Social Work (must be completed within 2 years of hire) (Employees hired into the position before August 2015 are only required to have a Bachelor's degree) (Recruiting Services tracks)
Desired: Experience in acute medical care, case management. Two years experience in medical social work or counseling in a medical setting.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Minimum: Current CPR recognition (within 3 months of hire)
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:
Knowledge of state and federal funding sources and local community services. Understanding of third-party reimbursement methodologies. Working knowledge of managed care requirements and hospital information systems desired. Assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of psychosocial aspects of patient care including issues impacting compliance/self care related to disease or illness and cultural issues. Strong crisis intervention skills. Critical thinking and analytical skills. Maintains and regularly updates psychosocial skills and knowledge. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish a high degree of rapport and professional interaction. Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Ability to build positive working relationships with physicians and external agencies. Ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels of the organization (e.g., managers, physicians, clinical, and support staff. Capable of using Microsoft Office Suite, EPIC and MIDAS for a variety of support functions. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
Worksite address
chico, CA, 95976, US
Who can apply
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