Open Position: Social Worker - Licensed Social Worker

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $3122.40

Opportunity:

Social Worker

Job Details:

* Serve as an Outpatient/Inpatient Social Worker responsible for direct supervision and supportive contact for high-risk patients
* Design and manage a continuum of care focusing on empowering clients to achieve demonstrable outcomes and self-sufficiency
* Conduct assessments, develop service plans, acquire resources, monitor progress, and respond to emerging client needs
* Link clients with community social service providers, healthcare providers, substance abuse, and mental health providers
* Review patient cases in inpatient and outpatient services departments and review medical necessity of referrals to specialty providers
* Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess care plans, monitor progress, and ensure safe and efficient hospitalizations
* Evaluate patients in the ED for medical necessity and care coordination needs
* Assess potential admissions and work with advanced practice clinicians and physicians to determine appropriate admission status
* Propose and implement outpatient plans for safe discharge from the ED with physician approval
* Coordinate care for patients with abuse, chronic pain, and frequent utilization issues
* Interact with patients of all ages, from newborn to geriatric, including individuals with mental health issues
* Work closely with providers, nurses, case managers, and physicians to ensure implementation of appropriate resources
* Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required
* Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required
* Valid, current, full, and unrestricted professional license to practice LMSW or LCSW in any U.S. state, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory required
* Must have and maintain current BLS certification by the American Heart Association
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in a clinical care setting required
* Experience and knowledge of discharge planning, case management, or utilization review processes required
* Demonstrated knowledge of electronic health record systems required
* Shared contractor housing only - no pets or family members allowed per facility policy

Facility:

This JCAHO accredited healthcare facility serves a 4,400 square mile area and functions as a referral center for a large regional population. The facility offers a comprehensive range of services including inpatient and outpatient emergency care, dental and ophthalmology services, orthopedics, OB/GYN, oral surgery, eye surgery, and urological procedures. The medical staff includes a wide range of specialists such as surgeons, internists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, obstetricians, and many others, supported by a diverse and highly skilled nursing and dental team.

Location:

Tuba City, AZ

Tuba City offers a truly unique and culturally rich experience, situated on the Colorado Plateau in Northwestern Arizona and surrounded by the lands of the Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute tribes. The area provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to serve a diverse community while immersing yourself in the stunning semi-desert landscapes and vibrant Native American heritage of the American Southwest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.