OverviewHello humankindness Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 200 providers and 500 support staff that cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 subspecialty services. The physicians provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic research and leadership roles.DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrows healthcare providers. DHMG has 84 medical school students and approximately 200 residents and fellows throughout the 25 academic programs. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. The mission of Dignity Health Medical Group is consistent with Dignity Healths mission and St. Josephs guiding principles with a focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. As part of the Dignity Health hospital system DHMG has full access to the staff and all facilities on our hospital campuses. This unique relationship with our hospital allows Dignity Health Medical Group to provide its patients with state-of-the-art patient services including care of the poor and disenfranchised.Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campusResponsibilitiesSUMMARY - The Social Worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for inpatients, outpatients and emergency department patients. They are dedicated to patient and family centered care that values personal self-determination, skilled at managing multiple priorities at once, and engaging in creative, compassionate and ethical problem-solving. As a member of amultidisciplinary health team, they perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans that integrate the medical, social and resource issues that impact individual patients, families and at riskpopulations. Social Workers are responsible for working collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plan of care for bothindividual patients and the medical community. The functions of the Social Worker includes crisis intervention, patient /family intervention, high risk screening, counseling, referring for financial or otheridentified resource needs, arrange and facilitate family/patient representative meetings with the health care team as needed, assist in post acute placement on complex discharges and engagement ofappropriate agencies or community resources when high risk patients are identified. The Social Worker establishes and maintains professional relationships with physicians, case managers, nursingstaff, county agencies, community resources, patients and families. The position will be required to serve on hospital committees and take part in developing and presenting in-services to Hospital staff.QualificationsMINIMUMMaster's Degree from a School of Social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.At least one year of clinical and/or medical social work experience required.LCSW:AZExcellent customer service and presentation skills are a mustStrong interpersonal and written communication skills are essentialDemonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem solving skillsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects effectivelyAbility to work independently as needed with a high degree of detail orientation.Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with changing prioritiesWe offer the following benefits:Health/Dental/Vision InsurancePension PlanMatching Retirement ProgramsStudent Loan SupportFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity TheftAdoption AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPaid Time Off (PTO)Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentPay Range$33.60 - $48.73 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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