Social Worker III

Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state‑of‑the‑art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community. We excel at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs — you don’t have to travel far for high‑quality health care: we’re right here, in the heart of Worcester.

Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre‑employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

The Social Worker is responsible for facilitating care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care, and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient’s resources and right to self‑determination. The individual in this position has overall responsibility for assessing the patient for transition needs, including identifying and assessing patients at risk for readmission.

Conducts complex psycho‑social assessment and intervention to promote timely throughput, safe discharge, and prevent avoidable readmissions. This position integrates national standards for case management scope of services including transition management, care coordination, compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, TJC accreditation standards, and Tenet policy; education provided to physicians, patients, families, and caregivers; and leads a population of patients by service line and/or serves as a resource to Tenet performance standards.

Coordination of complex discharge planning. Educates and mentors new social work staff. Acts as resource to all staff members regarding policies, procedures, and community resources. Works to trend barriers to care and resolve at least one barrier to care.

• Education: Required:
  Master’s of Social Work
• Experience: Preferred: 1 year of acute hospital experience and/or 1 year in outpatient behavioral health setting
• Certifications: Required:
  LiCSW or LMHC. Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice as required by law or regulation in state of practice or policy.
• Vaccination Requirement: Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and support staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well‑being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.

We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for future development. Over the years, we’ve grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building homes in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.

Today, we are a leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet’s operations include three businesses — hospitals, physicians and Conifer Health Solutions. We have an impact spread across 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers, distinguished by top‑notch medical specialists and service lines tailored within each community we serve.

At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do. As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.