Facility: Valleywise Health Medical Center

Department: Care Management

Schedule: Regular FT 36 Hours Per Week

Shifts: Mid

Under the direct supervision of the Manager Care Coordinator, this position is responsible for providing psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, coordination, community referrals, and support/counseling on various assigned units. This position provides services for patients and families in assigned areas with a specific focus on substance abuse interventions and psychiatric service coordination. Assists patients and families in adjusting to episodes of acute and chronic illness, coping with lifestyle changes precipitated by illness or disability, participating in restorative health programs, carrying out discharge recommendations, and addressing issues of death and dying. Using a variety of treatment modalities assists patients and families in the alleviation or resolution of social, financial, cultural, and emotional problems and barriers related to the patients' successful management of issues related to illness, health care, and rehabilitation.
Valleywise Health is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive benefits designed to help our employees and their families stay physically and financially fit. Known for the diversity of not only the community of patients we serve but also our workforce and the benefits we offer, such as: Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans Flexible Spending Accounts 100% Retirement Match in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Sick and Extended Illness Bank Tuition Reimbursement Programs And much more!     
Hourly Pay Range: $29.20 - $43.07
Qualifications Education: Requires a master’s degree in social work.
Experience:  Prefer recent experience providing case management services (e.g., psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, coordination, community referrals, and support/counseling) that demonstrates a strong understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities in acute and/or ambulatory care settings.
Certification/Licensure: Must be and maintain licensure by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as either a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). If the position is in an ambulatory setting, you must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within 90 days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card. CPI certification and BLS Card training will be provided upon hire/transfer to the BH department.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in case management, hospital, and complex psychosocial interventions, and be well versed in community resource management.   Requires excellent communication and clinical skills and the ability to maintain professional rapport with team members, physicians, and internal and external partners.  Requires excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work with professionals and maintain confidentiality standards.  Requires the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and have excellent organizational skills.  Must possess solid analytical and problem-solving skills.   Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g., formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to be able to successfully navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer.