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Job ID: 890285
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,332.6
Job Title
Licensed Clinical Master Social Worker (LCSW / LMSW)
Location
Tuba City, AZ | Inpatient / Outpatient
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as an Inpatient and Outpatient Social Worker responsible for direct supervision and supportive contact with identified high-risk patients across all age groups, from newborn to geriatric
- Assess client needs, develop and implement individualized care plans, coordinate services, and monitor progress to ensure clients receive necessary support and resources
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team — including physicians, nurses, case managers, and the PRC department — to promote safe, efficient, and seamless continuity of care
- Evaluate patients in the Emergency Department for medical necessity and care coordination needs; propose and implement outpatient discharge plans with physician approval
- Link clients with community social service providers, substance abuse programs, mental health providers, and healthcare resources to achieve specific care goals
- Coordinate care for patients with abuse, chronic pain, frequent utilization issues, and mental health concerns, assisting them in accessing and navigating needed resources
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)
- Valid, current, full, and unrestricted LMSW or LCSW license in any U.S. state, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, maintained throughout the assignment
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a clinical care setting
- Experience and knowledge of discharge planning, case management, or utilization review processes
- Demonstrated knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working with diverse or underserved populations, including Native American communities
- Familiarity with mental health navigation, substance abuse resources, and community social service coordination
- Background in utilization review and medical necessity evaluation in an inpatient or emergency department setting
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to serve a culturally rich and diverse community in a unique high-desert setting, providing meaningful care to Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute populations across a broad regional service area
- Work within a JCAHO-accredited facility offering a wide range of specialty services and a multidisciplinary team environment that supports comprehensive, whole-patient care