Medical Social Worker

This opportunity is located at Presbyterian Hospital, our flagship hospital located in the heart of Albuquerque.

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

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan Forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department (to learn more click here https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/loan-repayment-programs/health-professional)

Summary:
The Medical Social Worker III intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. In addition, offer crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a discharge 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

Other information:
*Masters degree in Social Work required and must hold current license from the State of New Mexico as a Licensed Independent Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, plus five years hospital social work or discharge planning experience in relevant setting.
*Licensed Medical Social Work licensure plus ten years hospital social work or discharge planning experience in relevant setting.
*National Case Management certification preferred.

UPDATED 3/3/2022

Education:
Essential:
* Master Degree

Education specialization:
Essential:
* Social Work

Credentials:
Essential:
* Licensed Master Social Worker
* Independent Social Worker
* Licensed Clinical Social Worker

BLS Certification required at time of hire.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

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.