Job Description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Social Worker Mental Health with Alaska Regional Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

Alaska Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Alaska Regional Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Social Worker Mental Health to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Social Worker in Case Management you will have the opportunity to use your knowledge and background to help our patient populations at Alaska Regional. You will be joining a collaborative team that values extraordinary patient care and dedication to one another. In this role:

• You will assist patients and families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum medical benefits.
• You will collaborate with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare team members in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying the patient\xe2\x80\x99s health problem.
• You will help patient and family members through individual or group conferences to increase their desire and ability to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations.
• You will provide services planned to restore patients to their optimum social and health capacities.
• You will utilize community resources to assist patients in resuming life in their community or to help them live within limits of disability.
• You will complete psychosocial assessments and assist with discharge planning for patients.
• You will assist the Case Management Director with leadership tasks.

What qualifications you will need:

• Current State of Alaska LBSW license required; LMSW or LCSW preferred.
• Case Management certification preferred.
• 3 or more years of experience in all aspects of social services and discharge planning preferred. Experience must demonstrate a strong understanding and knowledge of Utilization Review, DRG review, and Discharge Planning.
• Knowledge of State of Alaska law, Federal/CMS regulations, and Joint Commission standards.

HCA Healthcare\xe2\x80\x99s Alaska Regional Hospital is known for our expertise, compassion and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery. Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home. We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country \xe2\x80\x93 offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World\xe2\x80\x99s Most Ethical Companies\xc2\xae by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Social Worker Mental Health opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.