Social Worker

Location Address: 8100 Constitution Pl NE Albuquerque, NM 87110-7643

About the role

Responsible for evaluating, developing, and implementing appropriate discharge plans which take into account the psychosocial and financial needs of patients and their families and functioning as a key member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. This is directed at supporting and maximizing the social functioning and adjustment of the patient and their family.

Responsibilities

• The medical social worker is responsible for the identification and assessment of psychosocial problems and will work with patients and families achieve resolution or will provide referrals to the appropriate agencies for the service.
• The medical social worker shall be available for patients and their families through many aspects of care. This includes psychosocial problem-solving activities in admission and discharge phases and assessment of financial needs and available resources, which contribute to a safe and appropriate discharge to the community setting.
• Results of assessments and interventions are documented in the medical record.
• The medical social worker functions as an advocate and liaison to the multidisciplinary healthcare team and is responsible for discharge plans, which will achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• The medical social worker collaborates as a key member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Collaboration includes the active participation of the social worker in the team decision-making process. He/she is responsible for helping the team members understand function and role of the social worker in the clinical setting.
• The medical social worker acts as an expert resource and contact for the multidisciplinary team, including other social workers or community case managers, physicians, ancillary staff and nursing staff on a multi-state and regional basis to help promote the optimal continuity of care for the patient in discharge or transfer arrangements.
• Facilitates effective communication between administration, staff, physicians, other department, patients, families and the general public. Participates in conflict resolution as necessary and acts as an effective problem solver.
• Exemplifies a high standard of leadership qualities and professionalism. Mentors the staff in developing and achieving professional goals.
• Maintains current knowledge of information in related field through seminars, workshops and publications.
• Assures implementation of change projects/initiatives.
• Assures that the population s psychosocial and discharge planning are addressed and fulfilled.
• Participates in all policies, records, data and reports as necessary for satisfaction of State, Federal, and JCAHO regulations.
• Serves as an educational resource regarding the functions of department specific programs to both colleagues and customers.
• Assessments
• Completes MDS, RAPS, Care Plans
• Performs Utilization Review
• Performs other functions as required.

Qualifications

Masters in Social Work required. Must hold current License form the State of New Mexico as a Licensed Independent Social Worker or Licensed Masters Social Worker. Experience or preceptorship in clinical social work is desirable.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern).
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions).
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• EPIC electronic charting system.
• Wellness program: free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Pay

Minimum Offer $29.32 – Maximum Offer $49.91

Schedule

Full time, FTE 1.00, Days shift (United States of America).