Inpatient Case Management Social Worker
Anchorage, AK
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days, Rotating

Inpatient Case Management Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW)

Care Management Social Work provides psychosocial/emotional support to patients and families. Social Work is a consult based service. Clinicians complete psychosocial assessments and identify appropriate discharge plans from a person centered approach and in alignment with policy and regulations. Social Work Clinicians provide brief clinical interventions as appropriate, assisting with resource navigation and coordination of care, screen for suicidality and engage in safety planning as appropriate, complete appropriate reports of harm based on state statutes, and coordinate with outside entities. 
SW is split into three areas, Emergency Department, Children's, and Adult teams. The Children's Hospital team supports pediatrics, PICU, NICU and maternity units while the Adult team focuses on all inpatient units with patients over the age of 18. 
Clinicians work closely with RN Case Managers and the care team to coordinate and carry out safe and ethical discharge plans.

Either LMSW or LCSW accepted. 
Start Date:ASAP
Shift: 5x8 Days
Years of Experience: 1
First Timers Accepted: Yes
Certs REQ: AK License as LMSW or LCSW
Skills REQ: Must have acute care experience
Weekend REQ: Yes
Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs?: Yes
Locals Accepted: No - Candidates perm address must be at least 50 miles from facility
Guaranteed Hours: 72 Hours per 2 weeks - Traveler can be called off for 1, 8-hour shift per 2 weeks

FACILITY INFORMATION
Type of Facility: Acute Hospital
Magnet/Teaching/Level Trauma: Magnet Facility, Level II Trauma, USNWR Best Hospital in Alaska
Total Staffed Beds: 407
Scrub Color: Provided
Charting: Epic
Parking Cost: Parking is free