Social Worker - Hospice and Palliative Care

Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need
FTE: 0.001000
Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days

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Summary:
The Hospice/Palliative Social Worker is responsible for the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of psycho/social interventions for patients followed in the Home and Transition Services programs. This position will be responsible for identifying patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and who may qualify for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. In addition, the Hospice/Palliative Care Social worker operates as the mental health professional of the team. All interventions are aimed to improve QOC/Life and decrease complications and readmissions. The HPSW offers crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a plan of care for all patient populations. This role will receive referrals, and consults for patients from at risk populations from interdisciplinary team members (including physicians, Case Managers, staff nurses and other members of the care team) in addition to case finding. Social work interventions and services may be assigned via phone and/or via telehealth means.

Masters degree in social work required and must hold current license from the State of New Mexico as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) plus five years hospital social work or discharge planning experience in relevant setting. Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) licensure plus ten years hospital social work or discharge planning experience in relevant setting. Working knowledge/experience in case management. National Case Management or Hospice/Palliative Social Work certification preferred. Hospice and Palliative Care experience preferred.

Education:
* Master Degree

Credentials:
* Licensed Master Social Worker

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.