Job Description

Description

At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a Social Worker at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure our patients have the support and care they need from diagnosis to discharge

We currently have a .8 FTE Mid-Shift position available in Care Management . In this role, you'll work four 8-hour shifts each week, 12pm -8:30pm, supporting the Emergency department.

• A Hiring Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• A comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following start date
• A non-profit mission driven healthcare system

Two levels of Social Worker positions available based upon qualifications, Medical Social Worker or Clinical Social Worker:

• Medical Social Worker - hourly compensation range : $32.42 - $48.63, wage based upon professional experience and qualifications
• Clinical Social Worker - hourly compensation range : $35.67 - $53.50, wage based upon professional experience and qualifications 

Southwest Washington Medical Center is a 450-bed tertiary-level hospital, located just across the river from the Portland [Oregon] metropolitan area. Vancouver is a great location where you can enjoy big city life or the serene countryside, with easy access to an abundance of recreational and cultural activities.

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Responsible for identifying and interacting with medically and psychosocially complex patients and families who are likely to benefit from care management and meet high risk criteria and for coordination of discharge planning services for these patients in collaboration with RN Care Management and other members of the care team.

Position Details:

1. Screen and identify patients who need care management per high risk criteria.
2. Assess, develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive discharge plan of care through an interdisciplinary team process in conjunction with the patient and family. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to identify problems or needs that require special planning, intervention, teaching or follow-up.
3. Identify key problems, strengths and resources to be addressed in the discharge plan of care. Coordinate and facilitate improved ability to comply with plan of treatment; counseling or support needed to cope with situation; improved ability to access appropriate level of care due to lack of financial resources or lack of available service.
4. Actively support measures that promote effective use of resources.
5. Identify, plan and arrange for appropriate services applying a knowledge of services available in the community, state, and federal health regulations and admission, discharge and appropriate level of care. Coordinate effective planning and arranging for needed services upon discharge.
6. Intervene by arranging services, education and providing psychosocial support to prepare the patient and their family to manage their healthcare needs within the acute care setting and post discharge.
7. Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and community resources when appropriate, regarding the multiple details of transitional care management plan. Consult with physician as indicated.
8. Works with patients identified and referred to them by RN Care Management and/or other members of the care team, as well as by patients/families.
9. Conducts evaluation to include appropriate documentation and the effectiveness of the Care Management services. Collaborates with team members to identify cause and adjust plan if patient’s health status is not improving.
10. May counsel patients and/or families to facilitate and/or participate in community care services, in coordination with the physician and treatment team. Works as an integral member of the treatment team in the coordination of treatment and transition of care planning. Assesses and addresses both mental health and chemical dependency conditions. May perform risk assessments for suicidality and homicidality.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Required Unless Otherwise Stated

Medical Social Worker Requirements: 

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) or in In lieu of Masters degree in Social Work may consider Masters Degree in Counseling or related field with 2 years work experience as a social worker, or Bachelors in Social Work with 4 years social worker experience 

• Must have WA State credential in order to practice, either Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (CAAR) – applied for and received within 90 days of hire OR one of the other applicable Social Work, Therapist or Counselor licenses at the time of hire.

To qualify for Clinical Social Worker:

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW required
• WA State Independent Clinical Social Worker License required