SOCIAL WORKER BSW, FULL TIME DAYS
Carson City, Nevada
Employer: Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare
Industry: Integrated Care Management
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Description
US:NV:Carson City Integrated Care Management
Full Time Day Shift
About Carson Tahoe Health
CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5 th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.
Summary
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required
Top 5 Reasons to Live in Carson City, Nevada
Our Benefits
US:NV:Carson City Integrated Care Management
Full Time Day Shift
About Carson Tahoe Health
CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5 th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.
Summary
- This individual is responsible to facilitate care through the continuum utilizing effective resource coordination to promote optimal access to care balancing the patients' resources and right to self-determination
- The overall responsibility to assess the patient for transition of care needs and risk for readmission
- This individual will be able to conduct complex psycho-social assessments and provide interventions to assist with throughput, safe discharges and avoid readmissions
Responsibilities
- Completes initial /comprehensive assessment within 24 hours of admission, including anticipated transition (discharge) plan
- Provides psycho-social assessment and intervention for patients identified with behavioral health issues, lack of social support systems, financial barriers, end of life and plan of care adherence
- Ensures plan of care and interventions are implemented and communicated to health care team, patient/family and post-acute care providers
- Complete timely, accurate and concise documentation in the EMR Care Coordination
- Screens high risk and referred patients for psycho-social issues/barriers, that may impact the transition plan and intervenes as appropriate
- Assists with adoption/abuse/neglect cases and reports to appropriate external agencies as required
- Collaborates with patient/family/health care team to ensure patient preferences and choices are taken into consideration within the limitations of available resources Education
- Ensure patient/ family receive education appropriate to their specific discharge plan
- Provides education to medical and nursing staff regarding relevant issues related to transition plan Compliance
- Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations and accreditation requirements
- Operates within social work scope of practice as defined by the state licensing board Complex Case Management
- Completes clear, concise and accurate initial/discharge planning/complex psycho-social assessments and reassessments per departmental guidelines (assessments within 24 hours of admission, reassessments every 3 days or as needed for change)
- Escalates barriers to transition planning per departmental escalation plan
- Completes post-acute referrals within 3 days of admission
- Schedules and facilitates complex case patient/family conferences as needed (at a minimum of weekly)
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor in Social Work from accredited school of Social Work
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills and computer literacy
- Unrestricted licensure in the State of Nevada
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Ability to obtain Master in Social Work from accredited school of Social Work
- Two (2) years of acute care coordination experience
- Ability to obtain Accredited Case Manager (ACM) certification
- Unit Specific Requirements Behavioral Health Services
- Required
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) If hired prior to 8/6/2023, must successfully complete NVCI by June 30, 2024.
- If hired after 8/6/2023, must successfully complete NVCI within six (6) months of hire or position entry.
- Current, unrestricted driver's license
Top 5 Reasons to Live in Carson City, Nevada
- Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions in the world
- Enjoy an array of outdoor activities world class skiing, golf, camping, mountain biking, hiking, water skiing, kayaking, hunting and fishing
- Just next door is Beautiful Lake Tahoe
- We are minutes from Reno known as the 'biggest little city in the world' - Fine dining, nightlife, shopping and home to the University of Nevada Reno.
- Family friendly atmosphere with affordable housing & excellent school system
Our Benefits
- No State Income Tax
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Telehealth
- Paid Time Off, Mental Health, and Volunteer Days
- 100% Vested 401K & Roth with Company Contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Bonuses
- On Site Education & Certification Programs
- Base Wage Increases for Relevant Advanced Degrees
- Free Calm App Subscription
Created: 2024-09-01
Reference: 1861021
Country: United States
State: Nevada
City: Carson City