Social Worker

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  The focus of care management is identifying and managing patient outcomes across the continuum. A Social Worker manifests a high level of expertise in the assessment of complex responses of individuals, families or communities to actual or potential health problems. The Social Worker works collaboratively with the Care Team to assist the patient/family in coping with illness, optimizes the patient's self-care abilities, and supports patient's rights to make choices. The Social Worker implements best practice related to mental health and behavior health interventions, addiction and substance abuse interventions, legal holds, discharge planning, patient placement, support for vulnerable populations, interactions with law enforcement and county officials, and Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services patient rights.
  
  

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  Education and Experience:
  
  
  
  
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    Graduate of an accredited program of Social Work or a Baccalaureate degree in Social Work from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university. MSW preferred. Three years experience as a social worker in the acute care setting is preferred.
    
    
  
  
  
  
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  License/Certificates:
  
  
  
  
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    Current Minnesota Social Workers license preferred. If not licensed, must obtain within 90 days of hire.
    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Special Skills and Aptitudes:
  
  
  
  
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    • Must possess strong written and verbal communication and problem solving skills.
    • Effective interpersonal relationship skills including good listening and communication skills.
    • Excellent assessment skills.
    • Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings and with a wide variety of people and different organizational levels.
    • Ability to develop effective relationships with various stakeholders.
    • Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and appropriately.
    • Ability to develop and implement plans for program/department operations.
    • Ability to adapt resources to meet the needs of the situation.
    • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments within workload.
    • Ability to function independently and take independent action within the scope of job responsibilities
    • High level of competency in personal computer skills including the Microsoft Office Suite and internet use.
    • Ability to deal with change and ambiguity.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

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  1. Complete a comprehensive health assessment of the patient's physical, psychological, social, environmental, financial, and functional status.
  2. Assess community, institutional, and family support systems and resources.
  3. Coordinate care for mental health needs, long term care, substance abuse, and other services.
  4. Monitor patient progress toward goal achievement and patient outcomes. Facilitate appropriate exchange of information between team members and/or community agencies.
  5. Provide data to insurance representatives to advocate for necessary treatment of patients and update the insurance review process.
  6. Maintain communication with payers regarding assessments, outcomes and projected length of stay needs.
  7. Act as a resource for patient/families, interdiciplinary teams, and direct care providers.
     
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  8. Effectively document and communicate care plans to patients, families, healthcare team members, and community resources as needed.
  9. Responsible for timely and comprehensive chart reviews, documentation, and consultation needed to meet the needs of patients, families, and the facility.
  10. Utilize multiple criteria sets, internal policies and procedures, Medical Directors, leadership team, and othere resources in decision making process.
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      Support individuals and their families in difficult times and ensures that vulnerable populations, including adults and children, are safeguarded from harm.
  12. Effectively facilitate group meetings and discussions as needed.
  13. Demonstrate Standards of Excellence when other duties are assigned.
  
  

  
  

  The estimated starting pay range for this role is $66,198 to $71,276. Actual pay rate offered depends on many factors including each individual employee's experience level, preferred education/certifications, along with market conditions.

  Benefits

  Flexible schedule
  
  Competitive wages
  
  Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance options
  
  HSA option
  
  401k contribution
  
  Paid Time Off

  
  

Why Cuyuna Regional Medical Center? CRMC provides the highest quality patient care by hiring exceptional, qualified individuals and providing opportunities for growth and advancement. We are more than 1,000 employees working in a unique environment that brings together the best in patient care and innovative medical specialties. From our expansive surgery suites with leading edge technology to our resort inspired senior living spaces, from trauma to routine, obstetrics to hospice, we provide services across the continuum of care - all in Minnesota's beautiful Brainerd lakes country. For more information about our medical campus visit: http://www.cuyunamed.org.

We offer a competitive compensation package, which includes exceptional benefits.

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Site Description: Crosby a city of 3,000 residents is part of the Brainerd and Cuyuna Lakes Area in central Minnesota. It is a top 5 destination in the United States for mountain biking. Crosby is just 15 miles from Brainerd, MN and a two-hour drive from Minneapolis/St. Paul. The Brainerd Regional Airport, which is serviced daily by Delta Airlines, is located 11 miles from Crosby. CRMC is located within a two-hour radius of Alexandria, Duluth, and St. Cloud.