Social Worker MSW

This position is Full Time working at Northwest Medical Center.

Northwest Medical Center Case Management is seeking an experienced Social Worker with Acute hospital experience.

Join a group of helpful individuals - who want you to be successful. Find camaraderie in daily huddles and collaborate among teams.

Position Purpose

Coordinates services through an interdisciplinary process which provides a clinical and psychosocial approach through the continuum of care. Assists in development, planning, coordination and administration of the activities of clinical review, discharge planning, resource utilization and utilization review.

Interviews clients and their families and coordinates and plans programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of the medical situation and its impact on lifestyle. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. 

Position Qualification/Minimum Requirements

Education:

Master's of Social Work degree

Experience

Required: Two (2) years of clinical/hospital experience or 2 years of experience in related area.

Preferred: Five (5) years experience.

Skills: 

Ability to read, communicate, and document effectively through oral, written, or electronic means. Strong organizational and customer service skills. Ability to interview others and assess situations, prioritize and respond promptly to a changing workload.

Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300-bed  hospital, four urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work.  Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees.  It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work.  NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer:  race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.