Licensed Master Social Worker - Case Management at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Plattsburgh, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

58.1

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work Theory, Assessment Skills, Goal Setting Skills, Project Management Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Knowledge of CMS Regulations, Knowledge of Managed Care Processes, Understanding of Ethical Issues, Discharge Planning Experience, Insurance Authorization Experience, Data Collection and Analysis, Knowledge of Payment Methodologies, Staff Orientation Education, Resource Referral

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York Regular Department: CVPH - Case Management Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80 Shift: Day Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Weekend Needs: As Scheduled Salary Range: Min $39.26 Mid $48.68 Max $58.10 Recruiter: Dawn Mousseau Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally. GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the operational Leadership of Case Management, this position plans, organizes, administers and coordinates all activities for Social Work hospital-wide. The Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) provides professional application of Social Work Theory, principles, and methods to prevent, assess , evaluate, formulate and implement a plan of action based on the clients needs and strengths, and intervene to address mental, social, emotional, behavioral, developmental, and addictive disorders, conditions and disabilities, and of the psychosocial aspects of illness and injury experienced by individuals and society. The Social Worker is responsible for a resource referral to community service providers for hospital patients; working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team; assists in developing resources, staff orientation education and inservice activities. Social Worker will work with insurance agencies / funding sources to verify benefits and obtain any authorizations needed for required services QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Skills Required: 1. Completion of an MSW degree 2. Minimum of two years experience in a health care setting. Discharge planning experience preferred. 3. Must have current New York State license as Licensed Master Social Worker required. 4. Understanding of common ethical and legal issues in the healthcare setting. 5. A high level of interpersonal skills and professional poise to interact with Medical Staff, other department staff, and Medical Center management is required. 6. Knowledge of the prospective payment system and current insurers payment methodologies, coding and sequencing, and data collection and analysis is preferred. 7. Assessment and goal setting skills, project management skills, and problem solving skills are required. 8. Knowledge of CMS, Department of Health, and The Joint Commission regulations is preferred. 9. Knowledgeable in managed care processes is preferred. 10. Computer experience preferred. 11. Good written and verbal communication skills. 12. Experience with obtaining authorization from insurance companies for inpatient or outpatient care preferred As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided. This is a bargaining union position. Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital boasts 300 inpatient beds, inpatient acute rooms that are all private, and a Skilled Nursing Facility. The main hospital sits on a plush 45-acre campus complete with ponds and walking paths. We’re proud to offer a full-spectrum of health care services to our rural communities in Northern New York to keep care as close to home as possible. The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average. The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private. The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program. Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years. In addition, Policom Corp has ranked Plattsburgh as the top micropolitan in New York and the 27th in the nation. As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating and sailing to biking, kite surfing, fishing, golfing and more. The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburg and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region’s rich history.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) plans, organizes, administers, and coordinates all activities for Social Work hospital-wide. They provide professional application of Social Work Theory to address various mental, social, emotional, and behavioral disorders.