Job Description

Anchorage, AK
Night
3 shifts x 12 hours
Start ASAP 13 wks
Contract Details
Job Type
Travel
Shift Type
Night
Contract Date
ASAP
Expected Length
13 weeks
Hours Per Shift
12
Shifts Per Week
3

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Requirements
Experience
12 months of role experience is required with some in the last 12 months.
Must have at least 10 months of Social Work experience.
Experience with Epic is preferred from any number of months.
References
Candidates must provide 2 manager/supervisor references from within the past 3 years in order to be considered for this role
License
Candidates must have a license
Certifications
BLS (Required)
Vaccinations
COVID vaccination required. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
Flu vaccination required. Declinations not accepted.
Proof of Identification
Proof of identification required
Additional Information
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Emergency Room Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) - Required

Required Skills / Experience:

Must have acute care experience



Knowledge of specialized Areas: Knowledge of Protective services, Adult protective services, Child protective services, Hospice, Advance Directives



Professional Knowledge and Skills: Advance Directives, Knowledge of cultural issues, NASW Code of Ethics/Standards of Home Health Care



Knowledge of Community Programs: (income/insurance) AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children), Food stamps, HMOs, Housing Charities, Medicaid, Medical Transportation, Medicare, Medication Assistance, Prior Authorization, Social Security, TANF (Temporary Aid for Needy Families)



Knowledge of community based service programs: Agency on Aging, HCBS (Home and Community Based Services), Medicare waiver, Veterans Choice Program (VCP)



Assessment: Biopsychosocial assessment, Conduct initial evaluation, Develop plan of care to meet patient/caregiver needs



Care Coordination: Collaborative care, Coordinate services to home care and equipment following discharge, Coordinates quality care in cost effective manner, Coordinates with internal and external team members, Documents pertinent information to facilitate care coordination, Refers to other disciplines/resources



Documentation/Communication: Documentation according to plan of care, Documentation of care delivery, plan, goals, etc, Documentation of patient/caregiver teaching/learning, Documentation reflects understanding of coverage criteria, Documents patient response



Education: Educates patient/caregiver to facilitate discharge



Acute Hospital



Counseling/Therapy: Facilitate discharge and contingency planning, Long-range planning and decision making, Provide crisis intervention



Work Settings: Short Term Acute Care Inpatient Medical Social Worker

Preferred Skills / Experience:

Minimum 2 year experience



ER Experience and with ER Care Management



ER SW is not a behavioral health role, so experience doing those assessments can be helpful, but that won't be part of the position



Knowledge of specialized areas: Adoption / Foster Care, Emergency detention



Professional Knowledge and Skills: Americans with Disabilities Act, High risk intervention patient vulnerability or safety risk, Patients with communication problems (hearing, speech)



Knowledge of Major Disease Processes: Cancer, CHF, COPD, Dementia, Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Immune Deficiency, Neurological disorders, Paralysis, Psychiatric Disorders, Stroke



Assessment: Assess response to treatment, Collect and analyze patient information, Development of problem list, Geriatric Depression Scale, Mini-mental state examination (MMSE), Review of Health history



Care Coordination: Assists patients with navigating the Department of Children and Families (DCF) process, Participates in care conference activities



Education: Provide / reinforce individualized patient/caregiver education



Acute Hospital: Emergency Department, ICU, L&D / Mother-Baby, Medical Surgical unit, NICU, Pediatrics, Psychiatric



Counseling/Therapy: Understanding and utilization of short-term therapy



Work Settings: Long Term Acute Care (LTAC), LTC/ Nursing homes, Outpatient Clinic, Physician offices/ Private Practice, Psychiatric Hospital, Rehab

Required Credentials:

LCSW, LMSW



Degree can be any master's social work degree as long as it's from a CWSE accredited school of social work.

Unit / Facility Details:

Parking Cost: Parking is free



Travelers can only work for a maximum of 1 calendar year in their assignment.



Housing: Please look into housing, as options may be limited



Proof of Identification: Drivers License/State ID



Social Security Card - Required

Special Requests:

RTO must be listed at time of submission.



All positions at Providence Health & Services require that any and all lab items requested during onboarding be completed within 72 hours of signing a contract - no exceptions. This means candidates must be responsive and willing to go to a lab to complete health orders ASAP after signing. Failure to comply may lead to a pushed start or cancellation as assessed by the facility.



References must cover at least 1 full year of relevant experience in specialty within the past 3 years



Cannot have any hits/suspensions on license or any background hits from any point in the past.

Shift & Scheduling:

On-Call: No



Weekend: Yes - Every Other



Trusted Benefits
Health


(day 1)
Dental


(day 1)
Vision


(day 1)
401k


(opt in)