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Position Title: Social Worker MSW

Position Purpose:The Medical Social Worker provides services within the case management framework, to patients and their families experiencing personal or environmental difficulties which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care, thus assuring timely discharge and effective post-hospital care. He/she assists in the integration of Quality Improvement/Assurance, Utilization Review, and Discharge Planning within the department of Quality Management.
Minimum Qualifiactions: Masters Degree in Social Work or Bachelors Degree in Social Work with demonstrated ability to fulfill requirements of position.
Qualifications:
Experience Requriements:At least one-year experience in acute care social work preferred. Experience in Discharge Planning.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Required:Meets standards for NASW Membership.
Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Demonstrated ability to work effectively with patients, families, physicians, and administration. To work well under pressure, to deal with multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities. The ability and willingness to learn computer skills. Demonstrated skill with computers, word processing, spreadsheet use and statistical analysis preferred.

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2669 North Scenic Drive, Alamogordo, NM 88310, Phone: 575-439-6100
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