Licensed Social Worker (LCSW)

Job Description

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus based on experience \n
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\nJob type: Full time\n
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\nHours: 0800-1630\n
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\nSchedule: Monday through Friday\n
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Position Summary \n
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\nThe individual in this position is responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient's resources and right to self-determination. The individual in this position has overall responsibility to assess the patient for transition needs including identifying and assessing patients at risk for readmission. Conducts complex psycho-social assessment and interventions to promote timely throughput, safe discharge and prevent avoidable readmissions. This position: integrates national standards for case management scope of services including:\n
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• Transition Management promoting appropriate length of stay, readmission prevention and patient satisfaction
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• Care Coordination by demonstrating throughput efficiency while as: wring care is sequenced and provided at the appropriate level of care
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• Compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, TIC accreditation standards and Tenet policy
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• Education provided to physicians, patients, families and caregivers
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• Precepts new staff members and acts as resource to all staff.
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• Participates in department Quality Improvement initiatives, one committee participation and/or major projects as assigned
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• LCSW license required.
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• Its of the state in which the Tenet Hospital operates. Accredited Case Manager (ACM) preferred.
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• Minimum of two years acute hospital experience preferred.
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• Required skills include demonstrated organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to lead and coordinate activities of diverse group of people in a fast paced environment, critical thinking and problem solving skills and computer literacy.
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\nHi-Desert Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.\n
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\nAt Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:\n
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• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
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• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
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• Generous paid time off
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• Career development and continuing education opportunities
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• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
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• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
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• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
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Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status\n
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\nDesert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!\n
\n $33.63 - $52.10 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience