Social Worker - Home Health and Hospice, Clovis NM

Location

2217 Dillon Rd , Clovis, New Mexico , United States of America

26.21

40.03

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• 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

Full time

0.9

No

Days (United States of America)

The Hospice/Palliative Social Worker MSW-III is responsible for the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of psycho/social interventions for patients followed in the Home Health, Hospice IP/OP, and Palliative programs.

This position will be responsible for identifying patients who have complex psycho/social needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and who may qualify for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. In addition, the Hospice/Palliative Care Social worker operates as the mental health professional of the team. All interventions are aimed at improving Quality of Care/Life and decrease complications and readmissions.

The HPSW offers crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a 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 findings.

Social work interventions and services may be assigned in person, via phone, and/or via telehealth means.

• Masters degree in Social Work required.
• Current license from the State of New Mexico Licensed Master Social Worker-LMSW.
• 1 year hospital social work experience, protective services, or practicum in acute care settings experience desired.
• National Case Management certification or SW Palliative Care Certification; ACHP-SW or APHSW-C preferred.

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.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

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.

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.

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.