Licensed Social Worker (LCSW)

• Assignment Category: Full Time
• Pay Range: $37.07 - $57.46 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus based on experience 

Shift: Days

Job type: Full time

Hours: 0800-1630

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Position Summary

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 patient's 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 as: wring care is sequenced and provided at the appropriate level of care
• Compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, TIC 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

Qualifications

• LCSW license required.
• Its of the state in which the Tenet Hospital operates. Accredited Case Manager (ACM) preferred.
• 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  diverse group of people in a fast paced environment, critical thinking and problem solving skills and computer literacy.

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About Us

Hi-Desert Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status