SOCIAL WORKER (MA/MSW) - Per Diem
Corona Regional Medical Center, Corona, CA, United States
Per Diem Social Worker (MA/MSW) / Case Management
Reporting to the Director of Case Management, this position provides direct and indirect social services for hospital patients, patients’ families, hospital employees and members of the community. Works directly with case managers in the daily management of psychosocial issues and their resolutions. Performs concurrent medical record review for post‑hospital planning, social service case finding and intervention, and quality and risk management related issues. Acts as a social services resource specialist. Performs unplanned readmission assessments and complex/routine discharge planning assessments. Works collaboratively with the case manager to assure continuum of care for patients and their families through referrals to outside community agencies. Actively assists physicians and hospital staff in the management of patients by facilitating care through interaction with hospital departments and community services.
Corona Regional Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), is a 238‑bed community hospital network certified by The Joint Commission and employing over 1,250 healthcare workers.
Responsibilities
Direct and indirect social services for patients, families, employees, and community members.
Collaborate with case managers to manage psychosocial issues and resolutions.
Concurrently review medical records for post‑hospital planning, case finding, intervention, and risk management.
Act as a social services resource specialist.
Perform unplanned readmission assessments and routine discharge planning assessments.
Assist physicians and hospital staff by facilitating care through interaction with hospital departments and community services.
Ensure continuity of care for patients and families through referrals to community agencies.
Qualifications
Working knowledge of basic services provided by community health and welfare organizations.
Minimum two years social service experience in a medical setting; preferred two years in an acute hospital setting.
Master's degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or human development required.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) certification required.
Essential Knowledge / Skills
Proficiency in medical record review, discharge planning, risk management, and case finding.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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Reporting to the Director of Case Management, this position provides direct and indirect social services for hospital patients, patients’ families, hospital employees and members of the community. Works directly with case managers in the daily management of psychosocial issues and their resolutions. Performs concurrent medical record review for post‑hospital planning, social service case finding and intervention, and quality and risk management related issues. Acts as a social services resource specialist. Performs unplanned readmission assessments and complex/routine discharge planning assessments. Works collaboratively with the case manager to assure continuum of care for patients and their families through referrals to outside community agencies. Actively assists physicians and hospital staff in the management of patients by facilitating care through interaction with hospital departments and community services.
Corona Regional Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), is a 238‑bed community hospital network certified by The Joint Commission and employing over 1,250 healthcare workers.
Responsibilities
Direct and indirect social services for patients, families, employees, and community members.
Collaborate with case managers to manage psychosocial issues and resolutions.
Concurrently review medical records for post‑hospital planning, case finding, intervention, and risk management.
Act as a social services resource specialist.
Perform unplanned readmission assessments and routine discharge planning assessments.
Assist physicians and hospital staff by facilitating care through interaction with hospital departments and community services.
Ensure continuity of care for patients and families through referrals to community agencies.
Qualifications
Working knowledge of basic services provided by community health and welfare organizations.
Minimum two years social service experience in a medical setting; preferred two years in an acute hospital setting.
Master's degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or human development required.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) certification required.
Essential Knowledge / Skills
Proficiency in medical record review, discharge planning, risk management, and case finding.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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