Join the world’s leading online platform for therapists and counselors to provide care on your schedule, all from the comfort of home.

This is a remote position.

The Benefits :

• Easy-to-Use : Seamlessly manage cases and write client notes all within a single app.
• Flexible Hours : Engage with clients whenever and wherever works best for you.
• No Overhead : Say goodbye to insurance barriers, marketing budgets, administrative costs, and other expenses associated with private practice.

We match you with clients and check patient eligibility.

• HIPAA-Compliant : Our platform meets stringent security requirements to ensure patient information is protected and secure.
• Evidence-based : Published studies by researchers at Columbia University, Yale University, and NYU have shown the efficacy of Talkspace as a mental health treatment.
• Additional Income : Choose your caseload, and earn extra income each month.

What is Talkspace?

Talkspace is an online platform that will connect mental health therapists and counselors with clients in their licensed state(s) through an easy-to-use and HIPAA-compliant app.

How does Talkspace work?

Exchange text, video, and audio messages with your clients from anywhere, at any time as long as you do so daily, 5 days / week.

Our platform also supports Live Sessions via video, audio, and chat.

How do I get started on Talkspace?

Upload your malpractice insurance, license, and NPI information; pass a background check; sign your platform agreement and upload your headshot.

You can become a Talkspace therapist in just a few days.

Requirements :

To participate in the Talkspace clinical network, all therapists and counselors are required to possess the following :

• LCPC, LCSW, LMFT or PhD in Clinical Psychology
• Individual Professional malpractice liability insurance policy
• Submission of a fully completed, signed CAQH application
• Individual NPI number
• Reliable internet connection

Note : Talkspace therapists and counselors only work with clients in the state(s) where they are licensed and allowed to practice.

Payouts :

We recently increased provider pay by 20%. You can expect to be reimbursed $67.90 per hour for live sessions nearly 2x our competition.

We also offer monthly bonuses from $100-$4,000 that is based on the average number of clinical hours spent with clients on the platform per week.

Your clients are waiting. Join our network of thousands of therapists and counselors, and become a leader in the mental telehealth field.

Job Type : Full-Time, Part-Time, Contract, Remote

LI-Remote

Description

ProMedica Senior Care, formerly HCR Manor Care, provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, assisted living, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice care, home health care and rehabilitation therapy.

The Social Worker is responsible to provide medically related social work services so that each resident may attain or maintain the highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

In return for your expertise, you will enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow.

4756 - ProMedica Hospice Care - Des Moines - Serving Central Iowa

Educational Requirements

Master of Social Work required.

Position Requirements

Two years of social work supervised experience working directly with geriatric clients in a health care setting, desirable.

Category

Social Services

Posting ID

052423*IP

Overview

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional social work knowledge and skills in the provision of services that support patient and family access to health care and address psychosocial factors that influence a patient’s health.

Works in various areas of the hospital providing direct care and support, transition planning and facilitation and advocacy.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Performs psychosocial assessment of the patient to identify priority needs, strengths, patient preferences and barriers to care.
• Provides immediate crisis intervention and support to patients / families to enhance their ability to cope with the impact of health conditions.
• Educates patient / family regarding Advanced Directives and facilitates / documents advanced care planning conversations with patients / surrogate decision makers including First Steps and IPOST / IPOLST.
• Assesses grief issues and offers bereavement support.
• Assists with planning for care transitions and collaborates with UPH, community services, and facilities to support patient safety and continuity of care.
• Completes PASRR or other screening tools when appropriate for transition to another care provider.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and referrals in the electronic health record according to documentation standards.

Education and Advocacy

• Serves as a patient / family advocate in support of patient confidentiality, informed consent, patient autonomy, and self-determination.
• Assesses patient safety to identify possible abuse, neglect or other risks to safety. Collaborates with the care team to address safety issues and files DHS reports and / or guides others in the process as mandated.
• Provides information and support with guardianship and conservatorship issues.
• Supports culturally competent services and assists with arranging interpreter services as needed.
• Provides education to the patient / family regarding available services and supports and assists the patient to access those they are eligible for.
• Provides information and education to physician and other team members in understanding the psychosocial implications of illness and disease progression for the patient / family.
• Participates in mentoring new employees and / or supervising social work interns as requested.

Care Coordination / Transition Support

• Identifies patient transitional needs by assessing psychosocial, environmental, financial and cultural strengths and barriers.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of community resources and acts as a liaison to refer patients / families to health and social services, health insurance, public assistance and other resources to meet patient identified needs.
• Provides expertise and plays a key role with the care team in establishing patient-centered goals of care and identifying psychosocial and behavioral strengths and barriers.
• Contributes to the comprehensive, longitudinal plan of care based on patient-centric goals and coping strategies.
• Facilitates and / or participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to review and revise the patient plan of care.
• Facilitates patient / family meetings to enhance family support of the patient’s care.
• Collaborates with social workers and other professionals across the continuum and in the community to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education :

BSW degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.

MSW degree in Social Work

Experience :

Prefer one year clinical experience in health care.

License(s) / Certification(s) :

Successfully complete Person Centered Care course within 1 year of hire.

Valid mandatory Reporter course completion by state(s) requirement.

Valid LBSW, LMSW, LISW, or similar licensure obtained within 1 year of hire.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

• Awareness and sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Knowledge of the physiological elements of illness and impact on psychosocial functioning
• Knowledge of the healthcare system and resources available to patients.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a collaborative team member
• Knowledge of social determinants of Health
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Other :

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
• Work may require travel to other UPH facilities or patient homes. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.
• Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state and / or organizational requirements.

The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services.

Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.

We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star ! With a dedicated staff of over 100 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective.

Social Worker, Residential and Crisis Stabilization - External candidates are eligible for a $3,600 sign on bonus

This position provides psychosocial evaluation, therapy, discharge planning services, and support to persons residing at the Broadlawns Residential Care Facilities.

The Social Worker reports to the Residential Care Facilities Manager. They work closely and in collaboration with other residential facility staff including clerical support staff, certified med aids, residential treatment workers, service coordinators and community case managers.

Generally scheduled Monday-Friday, 8am-4 : 30pm.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or other related mental health field from an approved educational program
• Current Iowa social work license or mental health counselor license
• Valid driver's license
• Experience working cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team

Benefits (FT / PT)

• Retirement - IPERS
• Education Assistance
• Employee Health & Wellness
• Free Parking
• Health Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• And more!

Job Details

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and innovative care management company that is transforming the delivery of kidney care.
• 3-4 Days of Home Visits (within 1 Hour Radius of Assigned Territory) and 1-2 Days of Telehealth
• Coordinating Services for the underserved population not providing direct therapy
• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Flexible paid leave and vacation policy.
• Laptop, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance, and extra perks available!

Responsibilities

• Perform in-home care management visits to assess and impact social and behavioral status
• Work closely with Care Team to ensure continual progress on all care management goals
• Assess social determinants of health needs and develop a plan for addressing them
• Perform behavioral, environmental and social support assessments and surveys as needed
• Deliver individual, family and group education on living with chronic illness
• Engage family and social support groups in the education and care of patients
• Assess patients and refer to behavioral health specialists if diagnosis and treatment needed
• Help patients to understand, accept and follow medical and lifestyle recommendations
• Serve as the point of contact for patient questions regarding social and behavioral
• Facilitate conversations around and consideration of proactive care decisions, especially relating to transplantation, home modalities and AV fistula placement
• Initiate patient relationships through enrollment and onboarding processes
• Review and document patient updates and progress in care management platform.
• Identify, vet and build relationships with local Community-Based Organizations
• Introduce patients to appropriate resources and act as the patient advocate
• Serve as subject matter expert on social determinants for other members of the Care Team
• Occasionally visit patients or take call remotely on some nights and weekend

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, behavioral sciences or other related field
• Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of Iowa
• 2+ years previous experience working in care management and / or with chronic illness within a medical environment i.e.

home healt h, dialysis, hospice

• Ability to show empathy and quickly build relationships with patients and local CBOs
• Ability to occasionally visit patients or take call remotely on some nights and weekends
• Excellent verbal communication skills both in person and on the pho ne
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office and mobile phone and web-based applications
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be a road warrior! A lot of driving involved.
• Ability to travel to company main location in Nashville if necessary