What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Masters Social Worker position at CommonSpirit Health?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Licensed Medical Social Worker at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, you will perform critical social work assessments and interventions for inpatient, outpatient, and Emergency Department patients. You'll lead patient-centered care by developing and implementing treatment plans, facilitating post-acute placements, and coordinating comprehensive resources for complex discharges and vulnerable populations. This role is central to crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and ensuring developmentally appropriate care across all served populations, from mentally ill to chronically ill.
Every day you will manage psychosocial care, including crisis intervention, counseling, and referrals for diverse issues like abuse, family challenges, and grief. You'll serve as a patient advocate, educating on self-care, bioethics, and insurance, while actively coordinating community resources to address social determinants of health such as homelessness. You'll also contribute to performance improvement teams, ensuring
adherence to federal, state, and regulatory guidelines to enhance financial outcomes and reduce readmissions.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional customer service, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Your ability to independently manage multiple priorities, work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with changing demands, and collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team is crucial. You must be dedicated to patient and family-centered care, valuing self-determination, and committed to creative, compassionate, and ethical problem-solving.
- Perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans that integrate the medical, social, and resource issues that impact individual patients, families, and at-risk populations
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with physicians, case managers, nursing staff, county agencies, community resources, patients, and families
- Serve on hospital committees and develop and present in-services to Hospital staff
- Participates in performance improvement teams and programs as necessary
- Demonstrates behavior that aligns with the Mission and Core Values of the Organization
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
Job Requirements
Required
- One (1) year Post-MSW experience or Social Work internship in a clinical or medical setting
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW): AZ
- Master's Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
- Ability to work independently as needed with a high degree of detail orientation
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary care team
Preferred
- Three (3) years Post-MSW healthcare experience
Where You’ll Work
Hello Humankindness
Imagine working in an environment where your experience and dedication truly makes a difference, guided by Dignity Health's profound values: Dignity, Justice, Stewardship, Collaboration, and Quality. Here, patient-first care isn't just a motto – it's our daily practice. As a leading 443-bed acute care hospital, we champion interdisciplinary teamwork and the highest standards of safety, because our patients, and you, deserve nothing less.
For over 50 years, Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been a trusted partner to the vibrant East Valley community. This means you'll be joining a stable, growing organization with a rich history of service and innovation. We're passionate about your professional growth, offering extensive training, comprehensive resources, and abundant career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
If you're a dedicated, compassionate professional eager for a dynamic, patient-centered career with one of Arizona's 'Most Admired Companies,' and you thrive in a truly supportive environment, we invite you to discover how your passion can transform lives at CRMC. Explore our opportunities and become a part of a team that celebrates you.