Social Worker - Case Management (Per Diem, Varied)

ENL Case Management

Compensation range:

$38.50 - $51.97

Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Shift: Varied

Days off: Variable; Weekends included

Hours per pay period: Variable

Shift length: 8 Hours

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families-care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Social Worker has responsibility for working as a member of the case management team assigned to coordinate the care and services for assigned patients for an episode of illness or treatment in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, patient care team, and payors. The Social Worker utilizes advanced psychosocial skills to facilitate the coordination of care by using the principles of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The Social Worker promotes and evaluates the effective utilization of resources using current knowledge, awareness of community services, and assuming a leadership role with the patient care team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

Master's degree in Social Work (must be completed within 2 years of hire) (Employees hired into the position before August 2015 are only required to have a Bachelor's degree) (Recruiting Services tracks)

Desired:

Experience in acute medical care, case management

Two years experience in medical social work or counseling in a medical setting

LICENSES / CERTIFCATIONS

Minimum:

Current CPR recognition (within 3 months of hire)

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Knowledge of state and federal funding sources and local community services. Understanding of third-party reimbursement methodologies. Working knowledge of managed care requirements and hospital information systems desired. Assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of psychosocial aspects of patient care including issues impacting compliance/self care related to disease or illness and cultural issues. Strong crisis intervention skills. Critical thinking and analytical skills. Maintains and regularly updates psychosocial skills and knowledge. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish a high degree of rapport and professional interaction. Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Ability to build positive working relationships with physicians and external agencies. Ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels of the organization (e.g., managers, physicians, clinical, and support staff. Capable of using Microsoft Office Suite, EPIC and MIDAS for a variety of support functions. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Benefits Information

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email recruiter@enloe.org to receive a full summary of benefits.