Alaska Regional Hospital
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Social Worker MSW FT Days
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Alaska Regional Hospital
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage including prescription drug, behavioral health, telemedicine and AirMed transport
Dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts and supplemental health plans
Free counseling and resources for emotional, physical and financial well‑being
401(k) with 100% match on 3%–9% of pay
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through Progyny and adoption assistance
Referral services for child, elder, pet care, home and auto repair, event planning
Consumer discounts through Abenity
Retirement readiness and rollover assistance
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Paid time off, family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability and leave of absence (Time Away From Work Program)
Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues
Job Summary And Qualifications The Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for non‑clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for the inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department. The MSW performs crisis intervention, patient/family interventions, high‑risk screening, focused emotional support, and referrals for financial assistance or other identified resource needs. The MSW assists in post‑acute care placement on all discharges, primarily with those patients identified with post‑discharge behavioral health and patient assistance/resource needs. The MSW is dedicated to patient and family‑centered care that values personal self‑determination, prioritization, and engages in creative and compassionate problem‑solving. The scope of this role includes intensive care units, Trauma, Oncology, NICU, Transplant, and ED. The MSW responds to physician, non‑discharge planning social work consults throughout the facility.
What you will do in this role
Work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs
Identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual barriers
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes; possess a thorough understanding of managed‑care concepts and length‑of‑stay management
Perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high‑risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs
Coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers; assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values
Intervene with patients/families/caregivers for psychosocial needs, assistance, and support in coping with chronic acute terminal illness; engage in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and financial aspects of care
Provide emotional support to patients and family members during complex and/or emotionally charged issues, such as end‑of‑life, terminal illness notifications, death notification, and crisis interventions
What qualifications you will need
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Master's Degree
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Social Worker MSW FT Days
role at
Alaska Regional Hospital
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage including prescription drug, behavioral health, telemedicine and AirMed transport
Dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts and supplemental health plans
Free counseling and resources for emotional, physical and financial well‑being
401(k) with 100% match on 3%–9% of pay
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through Progyny and adoption assistance
Referral services for child, elder, pet care, home and auto repair, event planning
Consumer discounts through Abenity
Retirement readiness and rollover assistance
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Paid time off, family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability and leave of absence (Time Away From Work Program)
Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues
Job Summary And Qualifications The Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for non‑clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for the inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department. The MSW performs crisis intervention, patient/family interventions, high‑risk screening, focused emotional support, and referrals for financial assistance or other identified resource needs. The MSW assists in post‑acute care placement on all discharges, primarily with those patients identified with post‑discharge behavioral health and patient assistance/resource needs. The MSW is dedicated to patient and family‑centered care that values personal self‑determination, prioritization, and engages in creative and compassionate problem‑solving. The scope of this role includes intensive care units, Trauma, Oncology, NICU, Transplant, and ED. The MSW responds to physician, non‑discharge planning social work consults throughout the facility.
What you will do in this role
Work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs
Identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual barriers
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes; possess a thorough understanding of managed‑care concepts and length‑of‑stay management
Perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high‑risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs
Coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers; assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values
Intervene with patients/families/caregivers for psychosocial needs, assistance, and support in coping with chronic acute terminal illness; engage in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and financial aspects of care
Provide emotional support to patients and family members during complex and/or emotionally charged issues, such as end‑of‑life, terminal illness notifications, death notification, and crisis interventions
What qualifications you will need
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Master's Degree
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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