Social Worker CM

Description

Location : UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US : CO : Aurora

Department : UCHA Care Management

FTE : Part Time, 0.6, 48.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift : Days

Pay : $31.61 - $47.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary :

Investigates, assesses, and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems. A Social Worker in the emergency room (ER) setting plays a critical role in providing psychosocial support to patients and their families during times of crisis. This professional works in a fast-paced and challenging environment, collaborating with medical staff to ensure the emotional, social, and psychological needs of patients are met. They serve as advocates, counselors, and liaisons, facilitating communication and access to resources while helping patients navigate complex medical, emotional, and social situations.

The Social Worker operates within the dynamic and high-pressure environment of the emergency room. This role requires adaptability to fluctuating patient volumes and the ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency. The professional may encounter emotionally charged situations, including grief, loss, and trauma, and must be prepared to offer compassionate care under these circumstances.

Responsibilities :

• Interviews and assesses patients and / or patient's family, caregivers, and / or legal representatives.
• Determines, prioritizes, provides and / or arranges for needed internal and external services / interventions. Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
• Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social / spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.
• Supervises and / or trains new staff, students, and interns.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements :

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth invests in its Workforce.

UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status) :

Loan Repayment :

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

Who We Are (uchealth.org)

AF123