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Case Mgt/Social Work

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Career area Case Mgt/Social Work Position Type Full Time Date Posted 05/27/2026 Location 2400 South Avenue A, Yuma, AZ 85364, United States Job ID 12791

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2400 S Avenue A, Yuma, AZ, 85364

Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks Shift: Days Pay Rate Type: Hourly Location: Family Medicine 8th AVE Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates. Min = $30.67 Mid = $38.34 Max = $46.01 Summary: The Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments and treatment recommendations, as well as discharge planning to and consultation about patients and families to assist them and the health care team in coping with patient's hospitalization, illness, diagnosis, treatment, and/or life situation, including emotional, mental, and substance abuse disorders; facilitates transfers to other acute care hospital settings or skilled nursing facilities. Responsibilities: Join us at Yuma Regional Medical Center dba Onvida Health A career at Onvida Health is more than just a job. It’s a place to have a long and rewarding career, making a difference in the lives of those in our shared community. When you join our team, you become an integral part of a thriving community committed to improving the health and well-being of everyone in southwestern Arizona. At Onvida Health, we believe in progress with purpose. Our commitment to innovation is matched by our dedication to kindness and integrity. We take our values seriously because we know they lead to better outcomes for our patients and a better experience for all of us. We’re looking for people who approach each day with a sense of possibility, a drive to make things better, and a commitment to kindness. If that sounds like you, you’re our kind of people. If you’re looking for a career where innovation meets compassion, where you can grow and contribute to building a healthier tomorrow, Onvida Health is the place for you. Life in Yuma, Arizona Yuma, recognized by Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth, offers more than just sunshine. It’s a place where the great outdoors meets a welcoming, tight-knit community. Hike scenic trails, explore the Colorado River, or immerse yourself in local cultural festivals – all while embracing the beauty of this desert oasis. With easy access to larger cities and popular destinations, Yuma makes it easy to balance a fulfilling career with time for personal adventures and relaxation. https://www.visityuma.com/ https://www.yumachamber.org/ Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.

• Conducts screening and assessments of patient’s psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, assists in the identification, management and treatment of victims of abuse, neglect, domestic violence, rape, etc. and those requiring crisis intervention.
• Intervenes in cases involving child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse, and sexual assault. Follows hospital policy in child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, guardianship (temporary/permanent), foster care, adoption, mental health placement, adult/elderly abuse, child protection, and sexual assault.
• Communicates with patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial impact of illness and/or disability; asses and mobilizes family/community resources to meet identified needs and proactively identifies the needs for and conducts family meetings that result in comfort, decisions and implementation of treatment plan (i.e., establishing social service goals for alleviating problems, providing supportive/ Counseling taken out, assisting the patient and family in problem solving, and making community referrals).
• Educates patient/family and physician regarding post-acute options, adaptation to patients’ diagnosis, illness, treatment, and /or life situation. Provides ongoing education and families as needed. As directed, conducts activity therapy sessions, displays good theoretical knowledge of the subject of activity therapy principles/psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques. Provides group and individual therapies on weekends as directed by supervisor.
• Participates in discharge planning activities for complex patients, in order to ensure timely discharge and to provide appropriate linkage with post discharge care providers and documents assessment, plan, interactions, and interventions according to departmental, hospital and/or health system guidelines and standards. Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning.
• Assist Registered Nurse Case Managers with discharge planning activities as requested. Coordinates with Registered Nurse Case Manager when significant or intensive community resources is necessary to achieve desired treatment outcomes. Takes, reviews, evaluates and prioritizes written and oral referrals. Actively involved in measuring patient performance, communicates results and trends to supervisor.
• Serves as a liaison with community agencies and resources, member of the multi-disciplinary health care team, and the lead in obtaining charity and financial resources, legal guardianship, adoptions, psychiatric referrals, competency taken out, palliative care issues, and other needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements:
• MASTER'S DEGREE
• ARIZONA FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE
• LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW)
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in related field or industry preferred.
  
  

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