Description **PLEASE NOTE, THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES IN THIS DEPARTMENT**
Location: UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital, CO,Fort Collins
Department: PVH Care Management
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift : Days
Pay: $31.61 - $47.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Career Ladder: UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay in this position. As you gain experience and expertise, you will have the opportunity to move through different levels of this career ladder.
Summary:
Investigates, assesses, and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Supervises and/or trains new staff, students, and interns.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Social Work.
- State licensure as Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Social Work Candidate (SWC).
Minimum Experience: None Required.
