Public Health CMS Social Worker
Job Posting for Public Health CMS Social Worker at State of New Mexico
Salary
$22.40 - $35.84 Hourly
$46,591 - $74,545 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 65
Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ON-GOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide direct medical social work services to clientele in the Southwest Region, primarily in Luna County, but will include other counties as needed and assigned. Services and concerns are addressed on an individual, family level and/or on a systems level. This position will plan, implement and provide a safety net and assurance services for children and youth with special healthcare needs.
All applicants for this position must be licensed in accordance with the Social Work Practice Act, Sections 61-31-1 through 61-31-25 NMSA 1978, and 16.63.1 through 16.63.20 NMAC. Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
How does it get done?
- Providing medical case management and coordination of service delivery and advocacy for children and youth with special healthcare needs.
- Coordinating and managing specialty outreach clinics within the SW Region as necessary by working collaboratively with UNM medical providers.
- Providing outreach and engages families, clients with community providers, programs and agencies.
- Provide a complete bio-psychosocial assessment and periodic reassessment regarding client¿s/family¿s needs.
- Work collaboratively with medical, educational, vocational and human service providers.
- Provide quality assurance for maximizing billing and on-going care coordination.
- Assure the cultural and linguistic needs of clients in the community are addressed and clients receive support in navigating a highly complex, medical system and can work across healthcare agencies and insurances.
Who are the customers?
Children Medical Services program participants and the public.
Ideal Candidate
- Providing social work practice services to clients and their families with medical conditions in medical and public health settings.
- Providing crisis intervention, formulating interventions and service plans.
- Conducting interviews for intake, assessment, diagnostics, and referrals.
- Working in partnership with multiple agencies and diverse client populations.
- Strong preference will be given to bilingual applicants fluent in both English and Spanish.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Social Work (in accordance with NMAC 61-31-9) and two (2) years of experience in a social work setting such as social service agencies, healthcare, medical, educational settings, mental health, home health, hospice, developmental disabilities and other relevant experience, working with patients, clients, providers and families. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
- Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
- If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPPA) and successful completion of Blood-borne pathogen training within thirty (30) days of employment.
All applicants for this position must be licensed in accordance with the Social Work Practice Act, Sections 61-31-1 through 61-31-25 NMSA 1978, and 16.63.1 through 16.63.20 NMAC. Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Services are provided in a clinic with diverse population, many who do not speak the English language. Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. Travel to satellite offices, meetings, training sessions, and special events with the occasional overnight stay is required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Shannon Uithoven 575-528-5127 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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