Social Worker MSW

About the role

The Social Worker (MSW) at Alaska Regional Hospital is responsible for non-clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for various inpatient and outpatient departments. This role involves crisis intervention, patient/family interventions, high-risk screening, emotional support, and referrals for financial assistance or other resource needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs.
• Identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual issues.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes.
• Perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers.
• Assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
• Engage in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
• Provide emotional support to patients and family members during complex and/or emotionally charged issues, such as end-of-life, terminal illness notifications, death notification (with physician), and crisis interventions.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date.
• Lic Master Social Worker/Reg Clin SW-Intern.
• Masters Degree.
• No Travel Required.
• 1 years experience Required.

Benefits

Alaska Regional Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services. Other benefits include wellbeing support, time away from work programs, savings and retirement resources, and educational support. Alaska Regional Hospital is part of the HCA Healthcare network, providing opportunities for travel and relocation.