Licensed Clinical​/Master Social Worker

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this plan and corresponding TCRHCC policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally‑recognized American Indian tribes will be given tertiary preference.

POSITION SUMMARY

Incumbent serves as an Outpatient/Inpatient Social Worker for TCRHCC and/or Sacred Peaks Healthcare Center (SPHC) and is responsible for direct supervision and supportive contact for the specific group of identified high‑risk patients. The Social Worker designs and manages a continuum of care focusing on empowering clients to achieve demonstrable outcomes and self‑sufficiency. The Social Worker conducts assessment, service planning, and resource acquisition, monitors progress, and initiates and responds to emerging client needs.

The Social Worker links the client with community social service providers, health‑care providers, substance abuse, and mental health providers to achieve specific goals. The Social Worker also reviews patient cases in inpatient and outpatient services, evaluates medical necessity of referrals to specialty providers, and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to promote efficient and effective use of a variety of health‑care resources.

The Social Worker works closely with providers, nurses, case managers, physicians, the PRC department, and all health‑care providers to ensure implementation of appropriate resources and fulfillment of utilization goals for the hospital and third‑party payors. The incumbent reports to the Director of Case Management/Care Coordination.

Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to assess care plans, monitor progress, and make recommendations to ensure safe and efficient hospitalizations. Responsible for evaluating patients in the ED for medical necessity and care coordination needs. Assesses potential admissions and works with advanced practice clinicians/physicians to determine appropriate admission status. Proposes and implements outpatient plans for safe discharge from the ED with physician approval.

Coordinates care for patients with abuse, chronic pain, and frequent utilization issues. Interacts with patients or customers of all ages, from newborn to geriatric. As part of this they also interact with individuals who have mental health issues to help them access and navigate the resources they need to improve their wellbeing.

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW)

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), valid, current, full and unrestricted professional license to practice in any U.S. state, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Must maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association throughout employment.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a clinical care setting.
• Experience and knowledge of discharge planning, case management, or utilization review processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronic health record systems.

• Positive working relationships with others.
• High ethical standards, no history of complaints.
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences.
• Effective verbal & written communication skills.
• Team management focuses on promoting a positive and proactive approach to problem resolution.
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers.
• Completion of satisfactory and…