Medical Social Worker MSW or LCSW PRN

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Medical Social Worker LCSW

_MSW will also be considered (pay grade will be different)_
PRN – flexible for weekdays and weekends
Medical Case Management/ Discharge Planning experience strongly preferred
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Medical
Social Worker MSW PRN? At The Medical Center of Aurora, you come first. HCA
Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our
incredible team members over the course of three years.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives
and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a
dedicated Medical Social Worker MSW PRN like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

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The Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for non-clinical, biopsychosocial
assessments and interventions for the inpatient floors and the outpatient
emergency department. The MSW performs crisis intervention, patient/family
interventions, high-risk screening, focused emotional support, and referrals
for financial assistance or other identified resource needs. The MSW assists
in post-acute care placement on all discharges, primarily with those patients
identified with post-discharge behavioral health and patient
assistance/resource needs. The MSW is dedicated to patient and family-centered
care that values personal self-determination, prioritization, and engages in
creative and compassionate problem-solving. The scope of this role includes
intensive care units, Trauma, Oncology, NICU, Transplant, and ED. The MSW
responds to physician, non-discharge planning social work consults throughout
the facility.
What you will do in this role:
You will work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses,
physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively
identify and address patient needs.
You will identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery. These
barriers include financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual.
You will maintain a thorough working knowledge of the rules of Medicare,
Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes. You will possess a
thorough understanding of managed-care concepts and length-of-stay management
relating to patient and organizational fiscal responsibility.
You will perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans
for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
You will coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and
patients/families/caregivers. You will assist patients and families in making
difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
You will intervene with patients/families/caregivers for psychosocial needs,
assistance, and support in coping with chronic acute terminal illness. You
will engage in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling,
advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and
financial aspects of care.
You will provide emotional support to patients and family members during
complex and/or emotionally charged issues, such as end-of-life, terminal
illness notifications, death notification (with physician), and crisis
interventions.
What qualifications you will need:

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* Master’s Degree in Social Work required

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCWS) required
• One (1) year or more experience or MSW internship required
• (or equivalent combination of education and/or experience)
• Currently licensed as a Registered Master of Social Work in the state(s) of practice, according to law and regulation. (Required in NV.) required per state requirements
• Certification in Social Work preferred

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in
the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver-metro
area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total
healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a
dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow®
urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers,
physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides
regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s
acute care hospitals is Aurora, offering more than 60 medical specialties,
including a Level II Trauma Center with Primary Stroke Certification and Chest
Pain Center accreditation and a full-service mental health campus. HCA
HealthONE Aurora is the first hospital in the Denver-metro area to receive
three-time Magnet designation for nursing excellence by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of
top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was
named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and
contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year
alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.
> “Good people beget good people.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team
is reviewing applications for our Medical Social Worker MSW PRN opening.
Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume
today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
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