Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Nursing Home jobs in Flagstaff, AZ

At Dignity Health living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC) now part of CommonSpirit Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including network-wide opportunities to advance your career.

· Our exceptional benefits package includes:

· Competitive compensation

· Flexible scheduling

· Career growth opportunities

· Tuition reimbursement

· Relocation assistance for eligible position

What started as a simple community hospital is today a state-of-the-art healthcare system with two acute care hospitals a network of primary and specialty care clinics outpatient health and wellness centers cardiac diagnostic centers and outpatient medical imaging centers.

As you build your career at DH-YRMC you’ll find Prescott is an inspiring place to live work and to enjoy the outdoors.

· It is an inviting community with bygone charm and modern amenities.

· Local residents enjoy four spectacular seasons while the area offers nearly year-round sunshine for any outdoor adventures.

· The carefree relaxed lifestyle offers short commute opportunities so you can focus on your career and your family.

Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center extends this feeling with a strong sense of family security and belonging. Our compassion and commitment to quality care has earned awards such as the Stroke Care Excellence Award (2022) Neuroscience Excellence Award (2021 2020) and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Awards (2020 2021) and has placed us at the top of the charts in community and nationwide in healthcare. Come experience the incredible quality-of-life that Dignity Health-YRMC and Prescott has to offer! #hellohumankindness

Responsible for clinical social work services to the culturally diverse and all ages population supporting the hospital's mission and philosophy. Performs clinical assessment and reassessment of patients and their family needs. Provides crisis intervention and brief counseling with special attention to the psychosocial and psychiatric effect of illness and disability including issues of death and dying. Participates in multidisciplinary patient care planning and ensures continuity of care by identifying long term needs and coordinating referrals to appropriate hospital and community resources. Provides consultation education and psychosocial support to other health care professionals.

Must have experience in a health care or related setting and have knowledge of illnesses in relation to social work functions.

Must possess adequate understanding of the community health welfare and social service agency network.

Must have adequate knowledge of managed care.

Must understand the purpose and function of social work in health care and the role of social worker as a clinical consultant discharge planner counselor and teacher.

Minimum Requirements:

Master of Social Work degree

Current State of Arizona Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

Preferred:

Previous experience with Meditech.