Job Information
Prime Healthcare Social Worker- Utilization Review in Kansas City, Kansas
Overview
This is a PRN opportunity in our Case Management Department!!!
Providence Medical Center in Kansas City is renowned for its exceptional patient care and extensive range of services. From emergency services and general surgery to heart and vascular care, the Spine, and Joint Centers. Providence offers everything you need under one roof.
Providence Medical Center, a Healthgrades “America’s Top 250 hospital” is accredited by the Joint Commission and a member of Prime Healthcare. Founded in 1920, Providence is community hospital has a rich history of caring for patients in the Western Kansas City area.
As an employee, you will be part of a community-focused organization dedicated to giving back. The center not only offers a fulfilling work environment but also provides outstanding benefits to its employees. These benefits include:
Outstanding Medical Benefits : Comprehensive health coverage
Tuition Reimbursement: Support for further education and professional growth.
Paid Time Off: Generous leave policies to balance work and life.
401(k) Plan: Retirement savings plan to secure your future.
Join Providence Medical Center’s team of dedicated healthcare workers and embark on a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and contribution to community well-being.
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Responsibilities
We are looking for a Social Worker that will have effective communication skills, be able to support and provide plans to patients and their families regarding social and emotional problems. They must show compassion while providing them with information regarding supportive and financial services that are related to their current hospitalization, illness, disability, and trauma. It is essential that this candidate has compassion for the patient and their families ongoing concerns and are helping to collaborate with them, while providing case management and milieu management.
The Social worker will help to complete psychosocial assessments, assist in the development and re-evaluation of Treatment Plans and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and to coordinate discharge planning. They work with a collaborative social services team and help to provide a supportive and compassionate environment for our patients.
We are looking for a #socialworker or #licensedsocialworker to join our #casemanagement team. The #socialworker will be handling#utilizationreview and the #socialservices for our#acutecare #hospital. The #socialwork done by our #LCSW and #MSW is so impartant to our #healthcare #enviroment.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
Required qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Social Work related field OR
Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.
In states without required licensure, then current registration with State Board is required within 3 months of hire. In states with required licensure, license required at time of hire and must be maintained.
Minimum one (1) year hospital or Outpatient experience with emphasis in mental health care.
Experience in working with a diverse population with a wide range of problems (i.e., death and dying, maternal and child care, substance abuse, disability, chronic illness, etc.).
Preferred qualifications:
Current BCLS certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
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FacilityProvidence Medical Center
LocationUS-KS-Kansas City
ID2024-177495
CategoryClinical Professional
Position TypePer Diem
ShiftDays
Job TypeNon-Exempt