Social Worker

Per Diem Social Worker (MA/MSW) / Case Management

Reporting to the Director of Case Management, this position provides direct and indirect social services for hospital patients, patients' families, hospital employees and members of the community. Works directly with case managers in the daily management of psychosocial issues and their resolutions. Performs concurrent medical record review for post-hospital planning, social service case finding and intervention, and quality and risk management related issues. Acts as a social services resource specialist. Performs unplanned readmission assessments and complex/routine discharge planning assessments. Works collaboratively with the case manager to assures continuum of care for patients and their families through referrals to outside community agencies. Actively assists physicians and hospital staff in the management of patients by facilitating care through interaction with hospital departments and community services.

The tradition of caring that culminated in the establishment of Corona Regional Medical Center® began in 1965, with the founding of Corona Community Hospital. Since that time the hospital has changed to meet the needs of the rapidly growing community. Corona Community Hospital merged with Circle City Medical Center in 1992 and the resulting entity became Corona Regional Medical Center. The merged hospitals are now a 238-bed community hospital network comprised of a 160-bed acute care hospital and a 78-bed rehabilitation campus. It is certified by The Joint Commission, employs more than 1,250 trained healthcare workers and has a medical staff of approximately 347 physicians representing more than 40 specialties.

About Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS A working knowledge of basic services provided by various health and welfare organizations in the community.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE Minimum two years social service experience in a medical setting or child/elder abuse program preferred. Two years' experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EDUCATION Master degree preferred, Bachelor degree in social work, psychology or human development required.

REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS Current BCLS (CPR) required.

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