LCSW

Job Description & Requirements

LCSW

StartDate: 4/14/2025 Pay Rate: $1800.00 - $2600.00

Position Summary – Lcsw

POSITION DUTIES –

• Will float between Berkshire Medical Centers and North Adams Regional Hospital.
• Responsible for managing the healthcare needs, facilitation and achievement of quality and cost outcomes of all patients, across the continuum.
• Utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach, negotiates, procures, coordinates and monitors services and resources needed by patients.
• Responsible for reviewing the patient at admission, and in some instances prior to admission, and concurrently throughout the hospital stay for the appropriate level of care and utilization of resources.
  
  

Minimum Required Qualifications –

• Masters in Social Work degree
• LCSW - MA license required
• BLS (AHA)
• 3 years clinical experience in acute care in areas such as internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, mother/child, cardiology, oncology, psychiatry
• 3 years clinical experience in Rehab Setting, Home Health and Long-Term Care would be considered.
• Ability to perform a comprehensive admission and discharge risk assessment related to quality, financial, payer benefit allowances and limitations, risk management and patient satisfaction.
• Experience specializing in utilization management (levels of care knowledge and demonstrable competence with evidence based criteria tools), discharge planning to entities throughout a continuum of care
• Current knowledge of CMS (levels of care determinations), appeal rights & DPH regulations
• Current knowledge of Kepro QIO (appeals)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications –

• LICSW
• Previous care management or third party insurance review
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation organizations such as Joint Commission, DPH and HealthGrades
  
  

LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT – 13 weeks

SHIFT / HOURS PER WEEK – 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, weekends not required. 40hrs/wk.

START DATE – ASAP

Facility Location

Pittsfield is the cultural and commercial hub of the Berkshires, the beautiful highland region esteemed for its scenic splendor and rich culture. The Berkshires are known for the spectacular outdoors and entertainment options that they offer and Pittsfield is certainly no exception. Downtown features a wealth of shops, galleries and theaters. Be sure to take in a play at the famous Colonial Theater. Pittsfield State Forest offers some of the most beautiful views that The Berkshires have to offer, as well as a bevy of recreational and sporting options.

Job Benefits

Becoming an AMN Healthcare professional gives you the incredible opportunity to gain critical career experience, work with new people, and earn a highly competitive salary—but the perks don't stop there. There are many additional benefits to enjoy, including:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Earned time off and paid holidays
• Paid continuing education time
• 401(K) retirement planning
• Short-term disability, life insurance, paid jury duty
• Access to the largest network of facilities and providers in the country
• Industry experienced workforce management team
• Licensure and certification reimbursement
  
  

About The Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.