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How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.• 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

Responsibilities:

The Hospice/Palliative Social Worker MSW-III is responsible for the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of psycho/social interventions for patients followed in the Home Health, Hospice IP/OP, and Palliative programs. 

This position will be responsible for identifying patients who have complex psycho/social needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and who may qualify for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. In addition, the Hospice/Palliative Care Social worker operates as the mental health professional of the team. All interventions are aimed at improving Quality of Care/Life and decrease complications and readmissions. The HPSW offers crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a plan of care for all patient populations. This role will receive referrals and consults for patients from at risk populations from interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, Case Managers, staff nurses and other members of the care team, in addition to case findings. Social work interventions and services may be assigned in person, via phone, and/or via telehealth means.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Social Work required.• Current license from the State of New Mexico Licensed Master Social Worker-LMSW.• 1 year hospital social work experience, protective services, or practicum in acute care settings experience desired.• National Case Management certification or SW Palliative Care Certification; ACHP-SW or APHSW-C preferred.

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Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

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