Medical Social Worker III - Inpatient Care Coordination

Summary

Location: 2400 Unser Blvd, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124, United States of America

Compensation: Minimum $30,000 - $45,820

Type of Opportunity: Part time, FTE 0.5, Days shift, Exempt:
No

Presbyterian Rust Medical Center’s Inpatient Care Coordination department is hiring Social Workers as part of the Case Management Team. Referrals for social work intervention require evaluation of needs, understanding patient‑centered outcomes, and accountability of action within a case management team structure. Medical Social Workers assist with patient discharges from the hospital and coordinate care for patients with complex needs that require multiple services over time and handle crisis intervention.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (wearable badge for nurses)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Part time – 20 hours per week;
Days – 4 days × 10 h or 5 d × 8 h;
Weekend requirement 2 days/month;
On‑site at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center.

• Participates and arranges discharge planning activities for patients, ensuring timely discharge and linkage with post‑acute providers.
• Works with families exhibiting complex dynamics that impact patient care and discharge.
• Collaborates with the case manager and multidisciplinary team regarding discharge planning and arranges appropriate level of care.
• Educates patients/families and physicians regarding post‑acute options and addresses issues of choice.
• Actively participates in complex rounds, discharge planning huddles, and unit daily whiteboard rounds.
• Leads in assisting patients and families to obtain financial and other resources including Medicaid, SSDI, County Indigent Funds, UNM Cares, etc.
• Provides intervention in child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, guardianship, foster care, adoption, mental health placement, advance directives, adult/elderly abuse, child protection, and sexual assault.
• Assists as indicated with end‑of‑life matters.
• Meets CMS Condition of Participation requirements and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Serves as lead in obtaining legal guardianship and competency determinations; completes and disseminates required legal documentation.
• Provides and updates community services resources, advice, and referral information.
• Promotes professional growth by meeting mandatory/continuing education requirements; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Documents assessment, intervention, and discharge planning results in the medical record according to departmental policies.

Social Worker III

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Current license from New Mexico as LISW, LCSW, or LMSW.
• Ten years hospital social work or discharge planning experience.
• LMSW preferred.
• National Case Management certification preferred.

Social Worker II

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Current license from New Mexico as LISW, LCSW, or LMSW.
• Five years hospital social work or discharge planning experience.
• One‑two years hospital social work experience, protective services, or practicum in acute care desired.
• National Case Management certification preferred.

Social Worker I

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Current license from New Mexico as LISW, LCSW, or LMSW.
• One‑two years hospital social work or discharge planning experience.
• One‑two years hospital social work experience, protective services, or practicum in acute care desired.
• National Case Management certification preferred.

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