Medical Social Worker (MSW) jobs in Ajo, AZ

Hello humankindness 

Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.  Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.  In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

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At Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center we deliver humankindness through a wide range of health social and support services in the heart of Phoenix Arizona.  As part of our team you will provide clinical expertise support and oversight that helps ensure our patients receive exceptional care.  As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to champion the change by joining in our mission of healing through humankindness.

The CARE COORDINATION DEPARTMENT at St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center plays a critical role in providing exceptional patient care to its birth to adult in-patient population. By coordinating the delivery of healthcare and social services while balancing individually identified patient and family medical and psychosocial needs with cost-effective and available resources members of the Care Coordination Team are dedicated to furthering the mission of the Hospital. 

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Advanced Practice Providers and Faculty Physicians can receive up to $90,000 if full-time and hired within a year of completing their residency or fellowship. Part-time providers can receive up to $45,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

Located in Phoenix Az this position is critical to the success of St. Josephs Hospital Medical Center and requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Dignity Health.

Minimum:

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical and/or medical social work experience
• LMSW or LCSW license from the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners 
• Master's Degree from a School of Social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
• Excellent customer service and presentation skills 
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are essential
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects effectively
• Ability to work independently as needed with a high degree of detail orientation
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities