Social worker Jobs in Tempe, AZ

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview :

Upward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinary medical group providing 24 / 7 whole-person care. Our clinical team treats physical, behavioral, and social health needs when and where a patient needs help. Everyone on our team from our doctors, nurses, and Care Specialists to our HR, Technology, and Business Services staff are driven by a desire to improve the lives of our patients. We are able to treat a wide range of needs – everything from addressing poorly controlled blood sugar to combatting anxiety to accessing medically tailored meals – because we know that health requires care for the whole person. It's no wonder 98% of patients report being fully satisfied with Upward Health!

Job Title & Role Description :

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at Upward Health plays a crucial role in assessing and addressing the psychosocial needs of patients. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team (IDT), the LCSW collaborates with team members to develop comprehensive care plans that address both the medical and emotional well-being of patients. This position involves applying behavioral intervention techniques such as Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed care, and person-first thinking. The LCSW also works to connect patients and their families to community resources, facilitates transitions of care, provides short-term, risk-focused care management, and intervenes during crises when necessary. This role ensures that patients receive comprehensive care while promoting patient self-management and autonomy.

Skills Required :

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with all state certification and licensing requirements met.
• Minimum of three (3) years of social work experience, with at least two (2) years in a healthcare setting (e.g., physician's office, PCMH, hospital, clinic, home care, or nursing home).
• Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare, as well as managed care organizations.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in home care or field case management is preferred.
• Working knowledge of local and state resources to support patient needs.
• Ability to assess and address Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).
• Ability to manage patient crises and provide focused care interventions.
• Valid state driver's license and access to an automobile.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

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Upward Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.

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