Medical Social Worker MSW

Description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $26.26 - $40.50 / hour

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Medical Social Worker

MSW or LCSW required

Case Management Discharge Planning

Monday - Friday with rotating weekends and holidays

Days 8am - 4:30pm

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Medical Social Worker MSW you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join North Suburban Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

North Suburban Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Medical Social Worker MSW where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are looking for a seasoned and ambitious Medical Social Worker LCSW to help us reach our goals. We will provide you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization and grow your nursing career. Unlock your potential here!

What you will do in this role:

• The Medical Social Worker LCSW is responsible and accountable for assessing the psychological, social, emotional, cultural and/or financial needs that impact patients' health and recovery.

• Utilize social service, supportive counseling, and clinical knowledge in the assessment of these needs

• Address assessed needs in a timely manner

• Develop a Discharge plan in collaboration with patient/family and interdisciplinary team

• Utilize knowledge of payer source implications on discharge plan, resources and placement options to maximize patients' successful disposition

• Perform delegated duties consistent with the scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care at NSMC

• Serve as a resource for issues of financial assistance and/or resources that promote continued independence for patients

• Assist patients and families in matters related to advance directives and guardianship and proxy decision making

• Perform behavioral health evaluations for patients on mental health holds and/or patients with a primary diagnosis of drug and/or alcohol dependency as appropriate.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor's in Social Work.

• AHA or ARC BLS certification.

• Master's in Social Work or Bachelors in Social Work with Masters in Counseling or related field

• A minimum of 2 years recent social work experience. Experience in an acute care setting preferred.

• Must have the ability to assess information, apply critical thinking processes to determine course of action, and relay this information to the interdisciplinary team.

• Requires: excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills; solid knowledge base in psychosocial assessment; knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid criteria for benefits and accessing resources.

• Must be able to prioritize workload, and develop efficient methods of managing time.

For nearly 40 years, North Suburban Medical Center (~~~/) has served the north metro Denver community at its location in Thornton, Colorado with an unwavering dedication to quality and community. At North Suburban, you'll find the strongest history of quality of any north Denver hospital, and that dedication to quality continues today. We provide labor and delivery services, award-winning emergency care, vital health screenings such as mammograms, cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedic care, robotic surgery, and of course, hospital care. North Suburban also provides advanced wound care and hyperbaric treatments and operates a neonatal intensive care unit for newborns in need.

For the children in our community, North Suburban is affiliated with the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children and provides kid-friendly emergency room care, and has a dedicated pediatric hospital unit staffed by pediatric doctors and nurse. As an affiliate hospital of HealthONE and HCA Healthcare , North Suburban is part of an internationally known and highly-regarded system of hospitals founded on the mission to serve and deliver on our mission statement: Above all else, we are dedicated to the care and improvement of human life.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Social Worker MSW opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.