LCSW - Care Management

Description

Providence is calling a Social Worker - LCSW - Care Management (0.0 FTE, Days) to Providence Medford Medical Center in Medford, OR.

We are seeking a Social Worker LCSW - Care Management who will independently provide comprehensive biopsychosocial/spiritual assessment, diagnosis and/or treatment/interventions/advocacy of patients and their support systems. The LCSW incorporates concepts and theories associated with life span development, neurobiology, and behavioral change. The LCSW will collaborate with the patient and support system to develop and implement evidence-informed person-centered care plans across the care continuum in collaboration with the Inter/Multi-Disciplinary Team (IDT). The LCSW shall perform duties in a manner that respects patient self-determination, that reduces health disparities/barriers to care, and adheres to the NASW code of ethics, Standards of Practice (SOP), and mission.

In this position you will have the following responsibilities:

• Assessment:
• Independently provides strength based comprehensive biopsychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and cultural assessments.
• Assess for and recognize social determinants for wellness and recovery. Conducts ongoing assessment of patients appropriate to age and cultural background in accordance with patient directed goals.
• May include advance care and end of life discussion as appropriate to setting.
• Intervention:
• In the context of a clinical relationship, provides social work interventions to support and empower patients and their family/support systems to effectively cope with the impact of medical and/or mental health conditions, optimize functioning and improve overall well-being.
• Formulate, implement, and monitor a social work plan of care that supports and identifies therapeutic solutions or adjustments to medical, social, emotional and financial problems which may impact health or well-being.
• Care plans are patient-centered, strength-based, and culturally-relevant. Utilizes counseling, motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, education, case management, etc. as appropriate and required to the clinical setting.
• Diagnosis:
• As appropriate and required to the clinical setting, perform diagnostic evaluation of psychiatric and substance use disorders.
• Establish a diagnosis based upon DSM and ICD diagnostic criteria.
• Treatment:
• Incorporate evidence based theories and methods, provide specialized clinical treatment services as appropriate and required to the clinical setting. Utilizes the Professional Edition:
• Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) for psychiatric and substance use disorders to resolve and/or reduce signs and symptoms of diagnosis as appropriate and required to the clinical setting.
• Case Management:
• Provide effective case management including triaging patient needs, adapting approaches to meet additional needs, and collaborating with internal and external resources as appropriate.
• Coordination of Care:
• Create strength-based, collaborative care planning with the patient and their family/support systems.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with various departments, community health, social service agencies, payors and other partners.
• Advocate for support appropriate to the age, biopsychosocial needs, cultural, spiritual, and health literacy of the patient. Identifies barriers to continuing care and planning of next level of care.
• Function within the existing care team model.
• Collaborate with the inter/multi-disciplinary team facilitating care conferences for complex patient care coordination.
• Documentation:
• Maintain timely, written documentation as well as verbal hand-offs within professional standards and in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Submit relevant ICD/CPT and DSM codes for reimbursement as appropriate and required to the clinical setting.
• Advocacy:
• Act as an advocate for the needs and interests of the patient and their family/support system by supporting self-determination and autonomy.
• Advocate for navigation of complex healthcare systems, various payers, community services, education, system changes, etc. •Adhere to mandatory reporting of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation.
• Communication:
• Provide clear and concise communication through consultation, education, facilitation and team organization to patients and their family/support system.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, and patient caregivers to enhance provision of care and services in care settings across the continuum.
• Communicate changes in patient condition or goals of care related to medical, mental, social, spiritual, environmental, and eligibility factors to the inter/multidisciplinary team. •Contributes to and updates the inter/multi disciplinary care plan.
• Perform duties in a manner that adheres to social work professional standards and code of ethics and in compliance with regulatory bodies; NASW (National Assoc. Social Workers), TJC (The Joint Commission), etc. Protects confidentiality and establishes professional boundaries.
• Maintain a constant awareness of safety and legal aspects of the position.
• Educate and communicate with the inter/multi-disciplinary team.

Required qualifications for this position includes:

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school of social work, or from a school in candidacy status by the CSWE
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with the state of Oregon
• Two (2) years relevant Social Work experience, may include CSWA experience

About Providence in Oregon

As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence offers exceptional work environments and unparalleled career opportunities.

The Providence Experience begins each time our patients or their families have an encounter with a Providence team member and continues throughout their visit or stay. Whether you provide direct or indirect patient care, we want our patients to feel that they are in a welcoming place where they can be comfortable and free from anxiety. Our employees create the Providence Experience through simple, caring behaviors such as acknowledging and welcoming each visitor, introducing ourselves and Providence, addressing people by name, providing the duration of estimated wait times and updating frequently if timelines change, explaining situations in a way that puts patients at ease, carefully listening to their concerns, and always thanking people for trusting Providence for their healthcare needs. At Providence, our quality vision is simple,

"Providence will provide the best care and service to every person, every time."

Providence is consistently ranked among the top 100 companies to work for in Oregon. It is also home to two of our award-winning Magnet medical centers. Providence hospitals and clinics are located in numerous areas, ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. If you want a vibrant lifestyle while working with a team highly committed to the art of healing, choose from our many options in Oregon.

About Us

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Requsition ID: P354064

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Social Services

Job Function: Clinical Care

Schedule: Per-Diem

Shift: Day

Career Track: Clinical Professional

Department: 5010 PMMC SOCIAL WORK CM

Address: OR Medford 1111 Crater Lake Ave