Carondelet�s Holy Cross Hospital (located at 1171 W. Target Range Rd, Nogales, AZ 85621) is the only inpatient medical center in Santa Cruz County. A 25-bed critical access hospital, Holy Cross Hospital provides general medical/surgical services, 24-hour emergency care, rehabilitation, mammography and ultrasound. We also offer advanced technology such as teleradiology and lithotripsy programs.

When you join Carondelet�s Community Built on Care, our family of nurses, doctors, staff and healthcare specialists are dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care for all the families of Southern Arizona and the surrounding communities. We�ve been caring for you and your loved ones for more than 135 years � right here, in this great community of ours. So this is our home too. Caring, nurturing and helping heal friends, loved ones and neighbors of Southern Arizona is our passion, and we�re honored to have the opportunity to serve you. From emergency services and heart care to orthopedics, advanced stroke treatment and more, we�re focused on providing you with expert care combined with a healthy dose of attentiveness and kindness. Carondelet Health Network. A community built on care.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide timely and effective medical social work and discharge planning that encompasses initial and continuing psychosocial assessment of individuals for their medical, financial, emotional, and spiritual needs. This assessment involves the ability to counsel, interview, evaluate, organize, prioritize, communicate, document, and implement a safe comprehensive cost effective discharge plan. The plan includes referrals to appropriate healthcare providers and community resources for continuity of care and to ease the patient�s transition through the continuum of care. Provides coordination of healthcare services for patients to meet healthcare requirements in a cost-effective manner. Participates in a collaborative process with the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate options and services to meet individual�s health care needs while promoting quality, cost-effective outcomes. Participates in the utilization review process for patients. Demonstrates knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines in accordance with policies, procedures, mission and objectives.

POSITION DUTIES:

Assess psychosocial needs of individuals for referral to appropriate healthcare providers.
Expedite timely processing of referral management.
Complete electronic documentation - assessment form and progress notes.
Complete d/c arrangements on referred cases.
Provide crisis intervention and support to patients and family.
Provide assistance with ALTCS/AHCCCS applications.
Provide assistance with domestic violence and substance abuse issues.
Provide assistance with advance directives.
Provide assistance to patients and families coping with chronic/terminal illness.
Develop and help implement avoidable day/readmit OFI action plans.
Maintain knowledge of community resources, available resources, and CHN Policies.
Respond to internal and external requests in a professional and timely manner. Maintain confidentiality.
Advise and counsel as appropriate.
Work with healthcare team in development of treatment plans for their select group of patients.
Act as resource person for other members of healthcare team. Assist in orientation and in-service training.
Participate in planning and implementing quality improvement initiatives.

EDUCATION
Required: Master�s Degree in Social Work from a school accredited or approved by the Council on Social Work or Master�s Degree in Counseling or Rehabilitation.
Preferred: Master�s Degree in Social Work/Counseling

WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred: Over 2 years recent acute health care experience. Behavioral health experience

Skills
Required: Leadership; communication and teaching; organizational; interpersonal; team building and collaboration; psychosocial assessment; interview; documentation; identification of potential risk situations or potential liability.

Knowledge
Required: Quality improvement process, related health care practices and standards; knowledge and competency in providing care for patients in neonatal, and/or pediatric, and/or adolescent, and/or adult, and/or geriatric age groups; current practices, issues, regulations involved in transitions planning; psychosocial aspects of disease and health care; professional and regulatory standards.

Technology
Required: Basic computer skills, personal technology tools, awareness of current use of technology in related field.
Preferred: Advanced computer skills, technology of the specialty.

Other
Required: Must be able to transport self within the service area as required. When using own vehicle must have valid Arizona drivers� license and proof of insurance that meets the minimum standards of the state of Arizona. Must be able to take call duty, weekend, holiday and evening/night shift as required.

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