Case Manager, Social Worker; LSW

Case Manager Social Worker

Schedule:

this is a PRN role that will work 8 hour shifts from 8 am to 4:30 pm. This role will fill in for our full and part-time staff and could work weekdays and weekends.

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Case Manager Social Worker joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

This team assists with discharge planning, ensuring patients receive the necessary resources for a smooth transition from the hospital. You'll coordinate with third-party payers, government programs, and community services to arrange appropriate care, housing, transportation, and other essential services. Your role will involve coordinating placement and support services, including long-term care, rehabilitation, behavioral/mental health, home care, transportation, and DME, as well as assisting with CPS, APS, adoptions, and end-of-life planning, including advance directives.

This position offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care by helping navigate complex discharge processes and fostering continuity of care.

• Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.
• Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.
• Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
• Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.
• Mentors new staff, students, and interns.
• Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
• Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Financial & Career Growth: 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:
  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in social work. Additional requirements include:

• License:
  Licensed Social Worker within six months of hire/transfer date.
• Certifications:
  
  Basic Life Support (BLS) required 30 days from hire date.

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Tara by emailing

Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people.

We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.