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Licensed Medical Social Worker – PRN(as needed) – JOB# 1432

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Company Description: 

Estes Park Health exists to make a positive difference to the health and well-being of all we serve. Located about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park Health sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. As a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adventurous lifestyle Estes Park supplies open endless outdoor opportunities for our staff. We promote a healthy work-life balance to give our staff the time to enjoy the “playground” that is Colorado.   

From pediatrics to geriatrics, Estes Park Health supplies a full spectrum of care for our friends, neighbors, and visitors in the entire Estes Park Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. Today, over 18,000 patients—residents and visitors alike—see our health care teams for both outpatient and inpatient services. 

Summary of Position:

The Licensed Medical Social Worker is responsible for utilization management and discharge planning for patients accessing care at the acute care (hospital) level. These duties are performed in conjunction with the RN Case manager.

Shifts:

PRN (to work as needed),  varied shifts and days.

*The shift and hours listed above may be subject to temporary or permanent change at any time according to the needs required to provide excellent and full services to our customers during employment.

Position Requirements:

  • Master’s in social work
  • Must be a Licensed Medical Social Worker
  • American Heart Association BLS
  • 1-2 years’ experience in Medical Social Work

Duties:

  • Performs assessments to determine a patient’s (and family’s) immediate needs, as well as long-term needs, and develops a referral plan to meet the identified needs.
  • Maintains necessary resources. Information and resources will reflect a consideration given to primary language, age-appropriateness and access (physical, financial and diagnostic criteria)
  • Refers patients and families to community agencies
  • Counsels with staff and patients/family to explore and decide upon post hospital/post emergency department care options
  • Contacts appropriate health care and community agencies to facilitate and implement discharge plan
  • Keeps patient care staff and physician informed about discharge options, discharge plans and family response to this
  • Provides short term counseling, crisis intervention and patient education to individuals/family receiving nursing or other services from EPH
  • Facilitates communication between patient, staff and significant others
  • Document applicable information in the patient’s chart
  • Attends committees as assigned
  • Establishes effective working relationships with Estes Park Health (EPH) staff, referral agencies, and other facilities with whom EPH receives and transfers patients to coordinate resources and services.
  • Collaborates with the RN Case Manager to ensure receiving agencies/facilities receive appropriate patient information to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Participates in patient/family care conferences.
  • Collaborates with the RN Case Manager to assess discharge planning needs of patients, taking into consideration their emotional, physical, mental and spiritual needs and involving the family if appropriate.
  • Perform in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulatory agency standards
  • All other duties as assigned.

Hiring Range:

$26.16-$35.58, plus a PRN flat rate of $4.00/hr.

A Unique Retirement Plan for you!

All employees are enrolled in a Money Purchase Pension Plan 401(a) which replaces Social Security contributions.  You control the investments on-line yourself or with you financial advisor to help it grow.  We also offer a 457(b) plan for you to ad additional funds to your investments.

 

For more information about this opportunity call Human Resources at 970-577-4544, Monday-Friday 9am-4pm (MST) or e-mail questions to jobs@eph.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer: In compliance with federal law, including the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, EPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in its administration of policies, programs, activities or employment. In addition, EPH does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

*The descriptions above are listed as is at the time of posting and could change as needed at any time in accordance with state, local and federal laws.