November 15, 2024

Amergis Healthcare Staffing

Cañon City

OTHER

LMSW Corrections

The Medical Social Worker collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to provide input in the development of the plan of care for those patients requiring social work intervention. The Medical Social Worker provides medically necessary intervention to patients who have social or emotional problems that are, or are expected to be, impediment(s) to the effective treatment of the medical condition and/or rate of recovery. Additionally, the Medical Social Worker provides these services in accordance with physician’s orders.
Location: Canon City, CO
Setting: Corrections
Hours: 40/week, 5x8s or 4x10's
Pay: $40/hr for local caregivers
$2,322 gross weekly for travel contracts
Start: 1/14/25

Contract: 14 or 26 weeks
Notes: must have LMSW license in Colorado or home state OR have an MSW and willing to obtain the LCSW-Candidate license in Colorado
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides medically necessary social work intervention in accordance with physician’s orders
Assesses patient’s psychosocial needs; plans for, evaluates, and modifies interventions to meet the established patient goals
Collaborates with other disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient
Facilitates patient referrals to community agencies when appropriate
Provides financial counseling when necessary to achieve the treatment goals established by the multidisciplinary team
Assists patient/family/caregivers in planning for present and future psychosocial needs related to the patient’s current status and prognosis, including terminal illness
Adheres to company policies and procedures while providing services and preparing/submitting required paperwork
Observes and reports patient progress and/or changes in patient status to physician and appropriate multidisciplinary team members
Functions as a resource person for other members of the health care team, providing inservice education and consultation in understanding the social and emotional factors related to health problems.
Maintains knowledge of the field including Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party reimbursement sources.
Participates in planning and implementing quality improvement activities as necessary
Provides positive experiences in assisting patients, families, physicians, other departmental employees, referral resources, service agencies, and others.
Adheres to facility and Amergis policies at all times

Minimum Requirements:

Baccalaureate degree in Social Work (BSW) or Master’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education per state/client requirements required
Minimum of one (1) year of social work experience in a health care environment in the last two years preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

**CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, Common Bond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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