Social Worker MSW- Care Management at Valleywise Health System – Phoenix, Arizona

At Valleywise Health, our goal is to create a healthier, happier valley for all and we’re always searching for passionate people to join our team. As a MSW in the Care Management Department you will work with a diverse team of healthcare professionals dedicated to our mission “To provide exceptional care, without exception, every patient, every time.” Valleywise Medical Center is a Level One Trauma Center which opened in 2024. If positively impacting your community while working in a state-of-the-art facility with a team dedicated to patient advocacy is your calling, APPLY NOW! Under the direction of the Manager or Director of Care Management, the Social Worker, in partnership with the care managers, assists patients and families in adjusting to episodes of acute and chronic illness, coping with lifestyle changes precipitated by illness or disability, participating in restorative health programs, carrying out discharge recommendations; and addressing issues of death and dying. Using a variety of treatment modalities assists patients and families in the alleviation or resolution of social, financial, cultural, and emotional problems and barriers related to the patients' successful management of issues related to illness, health care, and rehabilitation. The Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, coordination, community referrals, and support/counseling. While working in a multidisciplinary team, Social Worker coordinates services and provides comprehensive support for patient populations from neonate through geriatric. Hourly Pay Rate: $29.20 - $43.07 Night Shift The Night Shift Pay Differential will be paid at 18% of the employee's base rate of pay. The Weekend Shift Pay Differential will be paid at 8% of the employee's base rate of pay. Qualifications Education:

Requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work.

Experience:

Prefer recent experience providing case management services (e.g. psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, coordination, community referrals, and support/counseling) that demonstrates a strong understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities, in acute and/or ambulatory care settings.

Certification/Licensure:

A current, unrestricted LMSW or LCSW is required within one (1) year from the date in position. Ambulatory Clinics: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within 90 days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card. Must obtain a BLS card obtained through an American Heart Association (AHA) training center within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have a working knowledge of case management, hospital, complex psychosocial interventions, and well versed in community resource management. The position requires excellent communication and clinical skills and ability to maintain professional rapport with physicians. Requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to work with professionals, and maintain confidentiality standards. Critical thinking ability essential. The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and excellent organizational skills is required. Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English. Bilingual and bicultural a plus.