Managed Care- ( Full Time, Day Shift) -

Our mission is to participate in Jesus Christ's ministry, bringing health, healing, and wholeness to humanity by: Creating a supportive faculty practice framework that allows Loma Linda University School of Medicine physicians and surgeons to educate, conduct research, and deliver quality health care with optimum efficiency, deploying a motivated and competent workforce trained in customer service and whole person care principles and providing safe, seamless and satisfying health care encounters for patients while upholding the highest standards of fiscal integrity and clinical ethics. Our core values are compassion, integrity, humility, excellence, justice, teamwork and wholeness.

The Social Worker-LCSW, identifies patient and family psychosocial and environmental needs related to home care environment within the Transitional Care Management framework. Works collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team in developing and implementing a comprehensive, integrated discharge plan. Makes appropriate referrals for community services; may provide emotional support and counseling services, and crisis intervention. Assesses and intervenes in situations involving child or elder abuse, neglect, and/or domestic violence. Provides care and services to adult and elderly patients. Performs other duties as needed.

Master's Degree in Social Work required. Minimum one year of experience in clinical setting required. Previous home care or case management experience preferred. Current California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license required.

In-depth knowledge of case management practice in relation to transitions of care. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position; operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment; type 30 words per minute without errors. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; provide leadership and supervision; follow policies consistently; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to manage complex interpersonal relations positively and effectively with patients and staff. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently and with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; compose written material; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Works independently without direct supervision. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; write, hear, read and speak sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with workplace; see adequately to read computer screens and written documents necessary to the position.