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CHRISTUS Health Physician Jobs

Social Worker Job In Alamogordo, New Mexico

Social Worker/Therapist III or IV - 750005

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Company: CHRISTUS Health Profession/Specialty: Social Worker Location: 2351 25th Street
Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310
Type of Facility: Hospital
Job Description
Description
  • Schedules personal time off such that necessary services (Utilization Review, Discharge Planning, Social Services, etc.) are adequately available.
  • Assists in orientation, training and education to insure that all department members are able to perform as described in their appropriate job description.
  • Uses computer, copy machine, and other office equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
  • Assists in maintaining files and documents as needed to meet hospital needs and requirements of regulating agencies (NMMRA, JCAHO, etc.).
  • Interviews patients and their families, physicians, and nursing staff to obtain information relevant to medical problems and discharge planning needs.
  • Acts as liaison between the hospitalized patient, their family, their physician and the community health agencies, facilities and allied services that will provide continued care after discharge from hospital.
  • Provides brief counseling services to patients and their families for problems related to hospitalization and future care needs.
  • Maintains current information on all frequently used community resources, financial benefits programs and placement facilities, updating departmental files and handouts for patients.
  • Assists patients and their families in formulating and implementing appropriate plans for post-discharge health care.
  • Assists with nursing home placement inquiries and documentation required for placement problems.
  • Develops Policies & Procedures as needed for specific Social Work needs.


Requirements

Education

Required:

    Master of Social Work

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred:

    L-Lic Mental HC

    L-Lic Clinical SW

    L-Lic Masters SW

    C-CPI

    C-BLS

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.

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