Medical Social Worker *INTERNAL ONLY*

Full-time

Position Summary

EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

POSTING IS FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

THIS POSITION WILL SIT AT THE UMC PRIMARY CARE AT MEDICAL DISTRICT* As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.

We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center.

We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.

Position Summary :

Performs professional level social work in areas such as : assessing patient needs and coordinating a safe, comprehensive discharge plan which may involve emotional support to the patient, the family or significant others.

Job Requirement

Education / Experience :

Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and one (1) year of professional level social work experience in a social service agency or hospital setting;

or an internship or field work related to the profession.

Licensing / Certification Requirements :

Must possess a valid State of Nevada License as a Social Worker.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements Knowledge of :

  • Principles, practices and techniques of social work, health and welfare; federal, state and county regulations governing area of responsibility;
  • local, state and Federal social welfare and assistance programs; community resources; medical terminology, diagnoses, and treatments;
  • counseling techniques such as family dynamics, cultural diversity and crisis intervention; assessment and interviewing techniques;
  • department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials;

department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill in :

  • Developing and implementing individual treatment plans; coordinating an intervention; solving problems; applying effective counseling techniques;
  • establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds;

efficiently, effectively and safely using equipment; preparing written records and reports.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Mobility to work in a typical office setting including stamina to stand and / or walk for extended periods of time, and use standard office equipment;

vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.

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Medical Social Worker *INTERNAL ONLY*

UMC Las Vegas, NV
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Position Summary

EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

POSTING IS FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

THIS POSITION WILL SIT AT THE UMC PRIMARY CARE AT MEDICAL DISTRICT* As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.

We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center.

We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.

Position Summary :

Performs professional level social work in areas such as : assessing patient needs and coordinating a safe, comprehensive discharge plan which may involve emotional support to the patient, the family or significant others.

Job Requirement

Education / Experience :

Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and one (1) year of professional level social work experience in a social service agency or hospital setting;

or an internship or field work related to the profession.

Licensing / Certification Requirements :

Must possess a valid State of Nevada License as a Social Worker.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements Knowledge of :

  • Principles, practices and techniques of social work, health and welfare; federal, state and county regulations governing area of responsibility;
  • local, state and Federal social welfare and assistance programs; community resources; medical terminology, diagnoses, and treatments;
  • counseling techniques such as family dynamics, cultural diversity and crisis intervention; assessment and interviewing techniques;
  • department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials;

department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill in :

  • Developing and implementing individual treatment plans; coordinating an intervention; solving problems; applying effective counseling techniques;
  • establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds;

efficiently, effectively and safely using equipment; preparing written records and reports.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Mobility to work in a typical office setting including stamina to stand and / or walk for extended periods of time, and use standard office equipment;

vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.

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Medical Social Worker *INTERNAL ONLY*

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV
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Summary :

Performs professional level social work in areas such as : assessing patient needs and coordinating a safe, comprehensive discharge plan which may involve emotional support to the patient, the family or significant others.

Job Requirement

Education / Experience :

Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and one year of professional level social work experience in a social service agency or hospital setting;

or an internship or field work related to the profession.

Licensing / Certification Requirements :

Must possess a valid State of Nevada License as a Social Worker.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

Knowledge of :

  • Principles, practices and techniques of social work, health and welfare; federal, state and county regulations governing area of responsibility;
  • local, state and Federal social welfare and assistance programs; community resources; medical terminology, diagnoses, and treatments;
  • counseling techniques such as family dynamics, cultural diversity and crisis intervention; assessment and interviewing techniques;
  • department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials;

department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill in :

  • Developing and implementing individual treatment plans; coordinating an intervention; solving problems; applying effective counseling techniques;
  • establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds;

efficiently, effectively and safely using equipment; preparing written records and reports.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Mobility to work in a typical office setting including stamina to stand and / or walk for extended periods of time, and use standard office equipment;

vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.

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Social Worker Therapist IPF

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center Las Vegas, NV
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Description

Hourly Wage Estimate : $32.21 - $45.11 / hour

Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Shift : Full Time Days, rotating weekends

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Social Worker Therapist IPF? At Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, you come first.

HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

The available plans and programs include :

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference.

We are looking for a dedicated Social Worker Therapist IPF like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The licensed therapist position reports directly to the Clinical Director and is responsible for providing a range of psychosocial services including assessment, treatment planning, therapy (individual and group), and referrals as part of a multidisciplinary team for adolescents (ages 12-17), adults and geriatric populations with behavioral, mental and emotional needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES :

  • Be able to handle multiple tasks pertaining to patient issues.
  • Be able to work in a team environment.
  • A firm background in social service practice, patient aftercare and discharge planning.

EDUCATION :

A Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE :

Minimum one (1) year experience working as a therapist in mental health preferably in an acute hospital or residential treatment setting.

CERTIFICATE / LICENSE :

Hold and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

  • May be a Nevada licensed intern in either discipline working towards independent licensure. All incoming intern level positions must be supervised on site by a fully licensed clinician.
  • CPI certification within 30 days of hire

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

Adhere to all scope of services per the Nevada state licensing board for which the staff member is licensed.

  • Maintain licensure consistent with State requirements and attend appropriate continuing education to maintain any professional memberships or meet agency expectations.
  • Employ a variety of cognitive, behavioral and strength-based modalities of treatment.
  • Utilize psychotherapeutic methods including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, documentation, treatment evaluation, discharge planning, etc.

for mental, emotional and behavioral conditions and addictions.

  • Interview patients and families to obtain social histories and assure completion of psychosocial assessment in timeframes given by policy and guidelines.
  • Conduct individual and family sessions for patients as indicated patient treatment plan.
  • Facilitate identified process and psychoeducational groups to meet the needs of patients / families as indicated by medical record.
  • Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, supporting each unit’s treatment program, assuring the deliverance of quality and consistently excellent treatment to patients and their families.
  • Participate in the development of initial and ongoing treatment plans.
  • Participate in discharge planning and aftercare planning, making necessary contacts with community resources to ensure continuity of care.
  • Assist with referral development and community education activities.
  • Assure completion of patient outcomes on admission and discharge.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as required and or assigned by Clinical Director.

Southern Hills Hospital is a 260+ bed acute care hospital. We provide emergency and pediatric emergency services. Our facility also offers a behavioral health unit serving teens and adults, an accredited Chest Pain Center , a Certified Primary Stroke Center and a dedicated orthopedic and spine unit.

In addition, Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center provides women with top level care with our OB-GYN, Level II NICU, diagnostic imaging and surgical services.

We are also certified by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in America, in disease-specific areas.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.

In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Good people beget good people." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Social Worker Therapist IPF opening.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Social Worker

EmpRes Healthcare Las Vegas, NV
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Seeking a licensed Social Worker at Pahrump Health and Rehabilitation Center to join our team. The ideal candidate will meet the following career summary and enjoy working in our team-oriented environment.

Career Summary

Assist with maintaining the existence of the social service program designed to meet the individual physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of the residents, meets the State and Federal regulations and standards of the healthcare delivery established by the Center.

Must have a degree in Social Work and have a NV license. The estimated salary display represents the typical range of candidates hired.

The factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience, and degree.

Salary Range 58K- 70K a year The location of our building is located 65 miles from Southwest Las Vegas.

Social Services Essential Functions :

  • Completes social service history, discharge plan, and development of interdisciplinary care plans designed to meet the bio-psychosocial needs of resident.
  • Identification of needs and coordination of services so that bio-psychosocial needs of each resident are met.
  • Assisting residents and responsible parties in location and using financial, legal, mental health, and other community resources.
  • Provide individual, group, and family services focused on the maintenance or enhancement of the resident’s bio-psychosocial functioning and understanding of their health status.
  • Coordinate and / or provide health and mental health social work services to residents to assist with attaining or maintaining the highest practical mental and psychosocial well-being, while helping resident who display mental or psychosocial difficulty receive appropriate treatment and services.
  • Provide resource support to staff participating in behavioral interventions for residents.
  • Coordinating safe discharge planning and follow up services in coordination with interdisciplinary team.

Social Services Knowledge, Skills & Education

  • Evidence of ability to work with individuals of varied values and background.
  • Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective communication skills with residents, families, and staff.
  • Requires a minimum of Bachelors' Degree in accredited program of social work
  • Prefer a minimum of two years of work related experience in long term care or other related

Benefits :

  • Comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision Plan
  • Paid Sick Leave, Vacation, & Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Hardship Fund
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Long-Term Service Recognition
  • Training & Educational Assistance

Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate(s) EmpRes Healthcare Management, LLC will require ALL new-hires to have the 1st dose (of a 2-dose Pfizer or Moderna, or 1-dose J&J) by January 27, 2022.

After this time, any new-hire not vaccinated with at least the first dose (in a 2-dose series, or fully with a 1-dose series) will NOT be allowed to begin work until the criteria has been met.

Medical and / or Religious exemptions must be communicated to Human Resources prior to start of employment. In an effort to keep your employment experience as efficient as possible, please be aware of this requirement and take the necessary actions above prior to your employment with EmpRes Healthcare.

EmpRes Healthcare is a 100% employee owned company . We embody a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty and a Commitment to Caring.

From our belief that people are always the number one priority! Pahrump Health and Rehab Center 4501 N Blagg Rd. Pahrump, NV 89060 775-751-6600 #EMPRESNV #NV

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Social Worker MSW/LCSW

Alignment Healthcare Las Vegas, NV
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Job Number5639Las Vegas,Nevada

Alignment Health was founded with a mission to revolutionize health care with a serving heart culture. Through its unique integrated care delivery models, deep physician partnerships and use of proprietary technologies, Alignment is committed to transforming health care one person at a time.

By becoming a part of the Alignment Health team, you will provide members with the quality of care they truly need and deserve.

We believe that great work comes from people who are inspired to be their best. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve.

In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment community.

Summary :

In this role you will assess and evaluate members’ needs and requirements to achieve and / or maintain their health. You will be providing field, virtual, and telephone visits.

You will guide members and their families toward and facilitate interaction with resources appropriate for their care and well-being.

You will also work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, employing a variety of strategies, and techniques to enable a member to manage their physical, environmental and psycho-social health issues.

General Duties / Responsibilities :

May include but are not limited to)

  • Conduct telephonic Social Work outreach to assigned members to assess health, environment, mental health, nutrition, functionality, decline, and psycho-social areas of concerns by conducting a Social Work assessment.
  • In response to assessments, coach and problem solve with member to identify and address specific goal(s) to support health and behavior change.
  • Timely documents Social Work Interventions and goals in the EMR. Adheres to the departments documentation requirement of submitting face to face field visit documentation within 2 business days of seeing the Member.

Documents all telephonic and virtual visits into the medical record the same day care is provided.

  • Promotes the value of Health Care Advanced Directive and documents discussion of member preferences.
  • Charts thoroughly and timely on all Member encounters.
  • Provide appropriate interventions to optimize health and well-being. Interventions may include education, the coordination of community- based support services, supportive counseling for mental health conditions, care navigation, advanced care and end of life planning
  • Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
  • Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and / or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
  • Provide home assessment to high-risk members and develop an individual care plan
  • To better serve members and implement the model of care, will understand the clinical program design, program monitoring and reporting.
  • Perform a full range of clinical Social Worker procedures in accordance with clinical privileges granted by the Plan and based in accordance with Social Work standards of practice.
  • Practice as an interdependent member of the health team and provide important components of primary health care through direct Social Work Services, consultation, collaboration, referral, teaching, and advocacy.
  • Provide direct and indirect services to both inpatients and outpatients in accordance with Social Work standards of practice.
  • Assess and treat outpatients in individual and family modalities exercising mature professional judgment and using a wide range of social work skills to include individual and family counseling to assist patients and their families in dealing with chronic and acute diseases / injuries.
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine patient needs and resources (both family support and community support).

Provide counseling to patient and family in matters directly related to patient’s limitation, adjustment to medical condition, and ongoing treatment.

Participates with Nurses and Physicians in the implementation of discharge plans, follow-up care, and transfers to other health care facilities (e.

g., nursing homes, rehabilitation hospitals, etc.)

  • Plan and maintain referral and coordination services of services with other agencies to provide optimal patient care.
  • Provide consultation services to medical, nursing, and ancillary hospital staff regarding psychosocial issues, discharge plans, and follow-up care for patients and families.
  • Provide crisis intervention services when indicated.
  • Respond independently, and with various media, to appropriate community requests. Take the initiative in seeking out opportunities to present programs to meet the needs of patients / members and their families.
  • Consults with hospitals and plan in the coordination of care regarding the mental health of members. Develop and maintain working relationships with community resources.

Coordinate with physicians, and representatives of their service disciplines for the benefit of the member and their families.

Take initiative in identifying and assessing the needs of the community and organize responses to address those needs.

  • Act as a human services agent, using clinical judgment and knowledge of area resources to provide information and referrals to patients and other care providers.
  • Interface with the RN Case Manager(s) and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in the development and implementation of Social Work interventions.
  • Integrate Social Work case management and nurse case management as a team.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Minimum Requirements :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Minimum Experience :
  • 5 years of experience in care management, Medical Social Work, Hospice Social Work, Home Health, assessment, long term member / patient care management or community-based resource delivery.
  • Ability to interact effectively with multi-disciplinary team members.
  • Previous work with vulnerable adults or older adult population.
  • Skill to understand current and potential needs of members to take appropriate action to support member in health and well-being changes.
  • Skill in building trust in partnership with member / client / patient.
  • Basic knowledge of complex care management and care management principles.
  • Experience with motivational interviewing-Ability to apply Motivational Interviewing and an Appreciative Inquiry.
  • Education / Licensure :
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required from an accredited School of Social Work by the Council on Social Work Education
  • Unrestricted California Social Work License (LCSW) in good standing
  • Bilingual in Spanish Preferred depending on market population needs
  • Other :
  • Work requires driving to field visits where Member is.
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to use a variety of electronic information applications / software programs.
  • Demonstrated skill in problem solving.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and oral communication.
  • Work Environment :
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Physical Functions :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls;

and reach with hands and arms.

The employee frequently lifts and / or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Alignment requires all new hires to follow local and / or state requirements regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and booster.

If applicable, proof of vaccination and booster will be required as a condition of employment subject to legal exemptions.

This policy, which Alignment reserves the right to modify, is part of Alignment’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of its staff and community and to support public health efforts.

Alignment Healthcare, LLC is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We are looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment : Minority / Female / Disable / Protected Veteran.

If you require any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in completing the online application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process

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