Social Worker

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Social Worker responsible for delivering clinical social work and complex case management to high-risk patients with intricate psychosocial and financial needs. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to evaluate care plans, connect patients to community funding and social programs, and manage resources across the continuum of care, aligning with individual and payer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive care coordination to an assigned patient caseload.
• Works collaboratively to meet the complex medical needs of patients.
• Develops treatment plans through clinical social work diagnosis, assessment, and treatment interventions.
• Intervenes with patients and families regarding the emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability.
• Assesses and mobilizes family/community resources to meet social care needs.
• Handles cases involving elder abuse/neglect, domestic violence, guardianship, mental health placement, and sexual assault.
• Assists patients with advance directives and addresses end-of-life decisions.
• Advocates for patient and family empowerment to make autonomous health care decisions.
• Documents all interventions in patient medical records timely and accurately.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Graduate of an accredited Master of Social Work program.
• Active Arizona state license (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) with 3+ years of social work experience or CHW certification with 6-8 years of experience.
• Knowledge of government/community resources and Medicare/Medicaid services.

Skills

• Experience with assessing and addressing social determinants of health.
• Proficiency in EMRs, computers, mobile devices, medical devices, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Expertise in connecting patients with community resources and governmental agencies for complex social needs.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

The terms of employment and any subsequent employment guarantees are explicitly contingent on the results of pre-employment background checks, training, and licensure verifications as applicable.

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

* As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient's residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.