Description
Providence is calling a Social Worker - LCSW - Care Management (0.0 FTE, Days) to Providence Medford Medical Center in Medford, OR.
We are seeking a Social Worker LCSW - Care Management who will independently provide comprehensive biopsychosocial/spiritual assessment, diagnosis and/or treatment/interventions/advocacy of patients and their support systems. The LCSW incorporates concepts and theories associated with life span development, neurobiology, and behavioral change. The LCSW will collaborate with the patient and support system to develop and implement evidence-informed person-centered care plans across the care continuum in collaboration with the Inter/Multi-Disciplinary Team (IDT). The LCSW shall perform duties in a manner that respects patient self-determination, that reduces health disparities/barriers to care, and adheres to the NASW code of ethics, Standards of Practice (SOP), and mission.
In this position you will have the following responsibilities:
Assessment:
Independently provides strength based comprehensive biopsychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and cultural assessments.
Assess for and recognize social determinants for wellness and recovery. Conducts ongoing assessment of patients appropriate to age and cultural background in accordance with patient directed goals.
May include advance care and end of life discussion as appropriate to setting.
Intervention:
In the context of a clinical relationship, provides social work interventions to support and empower patients and their family/support systems to effectively cope with the impact of medical and/or mental health conditions, optimize functioning and improve overall well-being.
Formulate, implement, and monitor a social work plan of care that supports and identifies therapeutic solutions or adjustments to medical, social, emotional and financial problems which may impact health or well-being.
Care plans are patient-centered, strength-based, and culturally-relevant. Utilizes counseling, motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, education, case management, etc. as appropriate and required to the clinical setting.
Diagnosis:
As appropriate and required to the clinical setting, perform diagnostic evaluation of psychiatric and substance use disorders.
Establish a diagnosis based upon DSM and ICD diagnostic criteria.
Treatment:
Incorporate evidence based theories and methods, provide specialized clinical treatment services as appropriate and required to the clinical setting. Utilizes the Professional Edition:
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) for psychiatric and substance use disorders to resolve and/or reduce signs and symptoms of diagnosis as appropriate and required to the clinical setting.
Case Management:
Provide effective case management including triaging patient needs, adapting approaches to meet additional needs, and collaborating with internal and external resources as appropriate.
Coordination of Care:
Create strength-based, collaborative care planning with the patient and their family/support systems.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with various departments, community health, social service agencies, payors and other partners.
Advocate for support appropriate to the age, biopsychosocial needs, cultural, spiritual, and health literacy of the patient. Identifies barriers to continuing care and planning of next level of care.
Function within the existing care team model.
Collaborate with the inter/multi-disciplinary team facilitating care conferences for complex patient care coordination.
Documentation:
Maintain timely, written documentation as well as verbal hand-offs within professional standards and in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Submit relevant ICD/CPT and DSM codes for reimbursement as appropriate and required to the clinical setting.
Advocacy:
Act as an advocate for the needs and interests of the patient and their family/support system by supporting self-determination and autonomy.
Advocate for navigation of complex healthcare systems, various payers, community services, education, system changes, etc. •Adhere to mandatory reporting of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation.
Communication:
Provide clear and concise communication through consultation, education, facilitation and team organization to patients and their family/support system.
Collaborate with internal and external partners, and patient caregivers to enhance provision of care and services in care settings across the continuum.
Communicate changes in patient condition or goals of care related to medical, mental, social, spiritual, environmental, and eligibility factors to the inter/multidisciplinary team. •Contributes to and updates the inter/multi disciplinary care plan.
Perform duties in a manner that adheres to social work professional standards and code of ethics and in compliance with regulatory bodies; NASW (National Assoc. Social Workers), TJC (The Joint Commission), etc. Protects confidentiality and establishes professional boundaries.
Maintain a constant awareness of safety and legal aspects of the position.
Educate and communicate with the inter/multi-disciplinary team.
Required qualifications for this position includes:
Master’s degree in Social Work from a Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school of social work, or from a school in candidacy status by the CSWE
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with the state of Oregon
Two (2) years relevant Social Work experience, may include CSWA experience
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
About the Team
Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
We are committed to cultural diversity and equal employment for all individuals. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, compensate, transfer, train, retain, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including certain language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, and military and veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. We will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified caregiver or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.
We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. We expect that all workforce members in our community will act in ways which reflect a commitment to and accountability for, racial and social justice and equality in the workplace. As such, we will maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on any applicable legally protected status. We also expect that all workforce members will maintain a positive workplace free from any unacceptable conduct which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
Requsition ID: 119375
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Social Services
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Per-Diem
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 5010 PMMC SOCIAL WORK CM
Address: OR Medford 1111 Crater Lake Ave
Pay Range: $35.60 - $57.48
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
