Mobile Health Team Inc., a staffing agency has openings for a Social Worker. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.

Location: Sitka, AK, 99835

Assignment Start Date: 11/18/2024

13 weeks | Varied | 8-hour shift |40 hours per weekly guaranteed

Position functions as a member of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Facility Interdisciplinary team as an advocate for LTC residents and potential residents. Performs professionally, respects confidentiality, and demonstrates qualities endorsed by following the seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the hospital's Human Resources Manual.

Social Worker makes assessments that can lead to recommendations regarding discharge planning whether from inpatient, LTC, or outpatient setting to/from the hospital's LTC facility. Social Workers must be knowledgeable about available resources. This position works collaboratively with finance to maximize opportunities for payer resource enrollment and assists patients in enrolling in third-party payer coverage.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Interview residents and family members to obtain relevant psycho-social information and determine the effect of illness upon the patient and the patient's family.
• Assessments can occur in the LTC, inpatient or outpatient setting, or at the resident's home or another outside agency/setting.
• Communicate with all LTC staff, medical providers, hospitals, Human Services, State and Federal Agencies, staff members for ancillary departments, Assisted Living Centers, Nursing Homes within and outside the state of Alaska, and the public.
• Develop and implement a social work treatment plan for residents and family members, and make referrals to other community agencies to arrange in-home supportive services and equipment. Serves as lead on making placements in the long-term care setting.
• Provide supportive counseling to residents and families; assist residents and families in understanding and accepting medical recommendations; make interventions and professional support referrals as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and MDS data collection.
• Manage assigned caseload; document results of psycho-social assessments and plans in the residents' medical chart.
• Documentation is timely and meets The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and departmental standards.
• Plan, developed, organized, implemented, evaluated, and directed the admission/transfer/discharge programs of the LTC facilities and worked collaboratively with the team.
• Find, develop a strong referral network, screen, process, facilitate, manage case mix, and work with hospital discharge planners while keeping financial and care needs in consideration.
• Responsible for assuring that the incoming resident's medical records are available and that the orders for admission include medications, treatments, diets, and any specific needs for that admission.
• Serve as the liaison between resident/family and the team to ensure development, planning, and follow-through of appropriate discharge plans and referral to resources.
• Assists in coordinating/arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.
• Advise and assist with financial resources, Medicaid applications, entitlement programs, eligibility issues, advance directives, power or attorney, and guardianships as needed. Coordinate and submit all state documentation required for LTC authorizations and re-authorizations.
• Work closely with finance management to improve system change to maximize third-party payer reimbursement for services.
• Coordinate and manage patient data to direct patient outreach including Medicaid renewals and patients turning 65.
• Ensure Medicaid and other coverage submissions are monitored and entered into the electronic medical records for billing.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

Experience:

• Working in a medical setting or agency that utilizes team meetings, assessments, and planning with individuals or groups for a minimum of three years.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Part D, and other payer sources is required.

Education:

• A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or nursing from an accredited program is preferred;
• other bachelor's level degrees may be considered.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registration:

• Licensed as or in the process of becoming a: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT).
• Basic Life Support is preferred.

EMR System: Cerner experience preferred

Shift: M-F 6:00 am-4:00 pm and M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm (mix)

Vaccination Requirement: All COVID-19 vaccinations are required at the time of submission. MUST HAVE/OBTAIN FLU VACCINATION

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of acute and chronic diagnoses.
• Knowledge of community resources and criteria/
• Basic knowledge of computer software programs.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of a variety of federal, state, and local resources, and programs. and services.
• Interview and assessment skills.
• Individual/family/group facilitating skills.
• Proficiency in intensive case management.
• Ability to set priorities in a demanding environment.
• Ability to use technology such as computers, phones, faxes, and scanners.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary professional team.
• Ability to work with other SEARHC staff/departments to develop and implement plans to identify and enroll patients and community residents into affordable health insurance and other resources.

Mobile Health Team, Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally.

Our mission is clear, to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining long-term working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our client's needs.