Social Worker (MSW) jobs in Carson City, NV

Description

US:NV:Carson City Integrated Care Management

Part Time Day Shift

About Carson Tahoe Health

CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5^th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.

Summary

• This individual is responsible to facilitate care through the continuum utilizing effective resource coordination to promote optimal access to care balancing the patients’ resources and right to self-determination • The overall responsibility to assess the patient for transition of care needs and risk for readmission • This individual will be able to conduct complex psycho-social assessments and provide interventions to assist with throughput, safe discharges and avoid readmissions • Has focus on complex social and post-acute care services

Responsibilities

Transition Management • Completes initial /comprehensive assessment within 24 hours of admission, including anticipated transition (discharge) plan • Provides psycho-social assessment and intervention for patients identified with behavioral health issues, lack of social support systems, financial barriers, end of life and plan of care adherence • Ensures plan of care and interventions are implemented and communicated to health care team, patient/family and post-acute care providers • Complete timely, accurate and concise documentation in the Electronic Medical Record Care Coordination • Screens high risk and referred patients for psycho-social issues/barriers, that may impact the transition plan and intervenes as appropriate • Assists with adoption/abuse/neglect cases and reports to appropriate external agencies as required • Collaborates with patient/family/health care team to ensure patient preferences and choices are taken into consideration within the limitations of available resources Education • Ensure patient/ family receive education appropriate to their specific discharge plan • Provides education to medical and nursing staff regarding relevant issues related to transition plan • Precepts new staff members and acts as resource to all staff Compliance • Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations and accreditation requirements • Operates within social work scope of practice as defined by the state licensing board • Participates in department Quality improvement initiatives Complex Case Management • Completes clear, concise and accurate initial/discharge planning/complex psycho-social assessments and reassessments per departmental guidelines (assessments within 24 hours of admission, reassessments every 3 days or as needed for change) • Escalates barriers to transition planning per departmental escalation plan • Completes post-acute referrals within 3 days of admission • Schedules and facilitates complex case patient/family conferences as needed (at a minimum of weekly)

Qualifications

Required: o Master in Social Work from accredited school of Social Work o Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills o Demonstrated organizational skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills and computer literacy o Unrestricted Social Worker license (LSW) in the State of Nevada Preferred: o Two (2) years of acute care coordination experience o Ability to obtain Accredited Case Manager (ACM) certification

Top 5 Reasons to Live in Carson City, Nevada

• Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions in the world
• Enjoy an array of outdoor activities world class skiing, golf, camping, mountain biking, hiking, water skiing, kayaking, hunting and fishing
• Just next door is Beautiful Lake Tahoe
• We are minutes from Reno known as the 'biggest little city in the world' - Fine dining, nightlife, shopping and home to the University of Nevada Reno.
• Family friendly atmosphere with affordable housing & excellent school system

Our Benefits

• No State Income Tax
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Telehealth
• Paid Time Off, Mental Health, and Volunteer Days
• 100% Vested 401K & Roth with Company Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses
• On Site Education & Certification Programs
• Base Wage Increases for Relevant Advanced Degrees
• Free Calm App Subscription