Social Worker- Utilization Review - Providence Medical Center

Being committed to excellence and award-winning patient care, Providence Medical Center offers a wide array of diagnostic and medical. This faith-based hospital provides an extensive range of services, including emergency services, general surgery, heart and vascular care, the spine center, the joint center, and maternity services.

Providence Medical Center, a Healthgrades “America’s Top 250 hospital,” is accredited by the Joint Commission and a member of Prime Healthcare. Founded in 1920, Providence is a community hospital with a rich history of caring for patients in the Western Kansas City area.

As an employee, you will be given the opportunity not only to give our patient’s exceptional care but also the ability to grow within an organization that strives to give back to the community in which they serve.

We are committed to providing outstanding benefits to our employees. Here are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Outstanding Medical Benefits
• Competitive Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing Education
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• and so much more.

Come join a team of dedicated healthcare workers!!!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.  If you need special accommodations for the application process, please contact Human Resources.  Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

We are looking for a Social Worker that will have effective communication skills, be able to support and provide plans to patients and their families regarding social and emotional problems. They must show compassion while providing them with information regarding supportive and financial services that are related to their current hospitalization, illness, disability, and trauma. It is essential that this candidate has compassion for the patient and their families ongoing concerns and are helping to collaborate with them, while providing case management and milieu management.

The Social worker will help to complete psychosocial assessments, assist in the development and re-evaluation of Treatment Plans and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and to coordinate discharge planning. They work with a collaborative social services team and help to provide a supportive and compassionate environment for our patients.

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Education and Work Experience

Required qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree in Social Work related field OR

2. Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.

3. In states without required licensure, then current registration with State Board is required within 3 months of hire. In states with required licensure, license required at time of hire and must be maintained.

4. Minimum one (1) year hospital or Outpatient experience with emphasis in mental health care.

5. Experience in working with a diverse population with a wide range of problems (i.e., death and dying, maternal and child care, substance abuse, disability, chronic illness, etc.).

Preferred qualifications:

1. Current BCLS certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.