Care Management/Medical Social Work

PeaceHealth is seeking a Care Management Medical Social Work for a Per Diem/Relief 0.00 FTE Day position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is 38.22 - 57.34. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

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Cottage Grove is a community of approximately 9,000 people located in the beautiful Willamette Valley along the Row River, 20 miles south of Eugene and the University of Oregon, and serves a population of approximately 25,000 people in the surrounding area. It boasts a modern high school and is the recipient of a national All-American City Award. Cottage Grove is one of only two cities in the State of Oregon to have received the award twice. No other city in Oregon has received the award more than twice. It is also known as the "Covered Bridge Capital of Oregon"; six of the covered bridges in Lane County are located in or around the City of Cottage Grove.

The community boasts many outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, biking, golfing, boating, and gardening. There are six waterfall hikes within 30 miles, the Row River trail (16 miles long), a local live theater, and a downtown historic district. Annual community events include Historic Home Tours, the Cottage Grove Rodeo, Bohemia Mining Days, and the Family Fun Fair-Western Oregon Exposition.

Job Summary Responsible for identifying and interacting with medically and psychosocially complex patients and families who are likely to benefit from care management, meet high-risk criteria, and for coordination of discharge planning services for these patients in collaboration with RN Care Management and other members of the care team.

Details of the Position

• Screen and identify patients who need care management per high-risk criteria.
• Assess, develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive discharge plan of care through an interdisciplinary team process in conjunction with the patient and family.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to identify problems or needs that require special planning, intervention, teaching, or follow-up.
• Identify key problems, strengths, and resources to be addressed in the discharge plan of care.
• Coordinate and facilitate improved ability to comply with plan of treatment, counseling, or support needed to cope with situation; improved ability to access appropriate level of care due to lack of financial resources or lack of available service.
• Actively support measures that promote effective use of resources.
• Identify plan and arrange for appropriate services applying a knowledge of services available in the community, state and federal health regulations, and admission, discharge, and appropriate level of care. Coordinate effective planning and arranging for needed services upon discharge.
• Intervene by arranging services, education, and providing psychosocial support to prepare the patient and their family to manage their healthcare needs within the acute care setting and post discharge.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and community resources when appropriate regarding the multiple details of transitional care management plan.
• Consult with physician as indicated.
• Works with patients identified and referred to them by RN Care Management and/or other members of the care team as well as by patients/families.
• Conducts evaluation to include appropriate documentation and the effectiveness of the Care Management services.
• Collaborates with team members to identify cause and adjust plan if patients health status is not improving.
• May counsel patients and/or families to facilitate and/or participate in community care services in coordination with the physician and treatment team.
• Works as an integral member of the treatment team in the coordination of treatment and transition of care planning.
• Assesses and addresses both mental health and chemical dependency conditions.
• May perform risk assessments for suicidality and homicidality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelors Degree Required: Social Work or in a related field with a minimum of four additional years work experience in a medical or healthcare setting, social service agency, or community organization focusing on health and/or welfare issues; OR
• Masters Degree Required: Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years Preferred: Employment in a healthcare setting or community agency dealing with health and/or welfare issues.
• Preferred: Certified Case Manager.
• Preferred: Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Oregon.
• Oregon Requirement: Must be located in Oregon.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including sensitivity to other cultures and ethnicities (Required).
• Excellent skills in conceptual thinking, listening, problem resolution, and planning (Required).
• Demonstrated leadership skills (Required).
• Excellent organizational skills (Required).
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office applications and electronic medical records (Required).
• Knowledgeable about issues related to chronic illness, developmental disabilities, special needs, mental illness, grief and transition, substance abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and senior abuse (Required).
• Good understanding and adherence to core social work values and ethics (Required).
• Demonstrated knowledge of community health, welfare, and social agencies (Required).
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patients needs (Required).
• Demonstrated proficiency in social work practice (Required).

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions, wellness benefits discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity, and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.

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