Medical Social Worker

• FT, 40 Hours, AM Shift

POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision assesses patient and family Psycho-Social and discharge planning issues relevant to medical treatment. Provides crisis intervention, emotional support, resource information, discharge planning, and legal reporting. Arranges case conferences and facilitates Bio-ethical consultations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs psychosocial assessments and discharge planning for high-risk patients.

Participates in patient care planning responsive to age-specific needs.

Refers patients to appropriate community resources.

Provides crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and families on bio-psychosocial issues.

Coordinates patient/family physician conferences.

Provides consultation to physicians and hospital staff re; psychosocial issues, bioethical issues, and discharge problems.

Develops and maintains working relationships with community agencies.

Participates in planning the social work component required in selected hospital programs.

Provides in-service education for staff.

Documents pertinent contacts regarding discharge plans in the Social Services notes of the patient's medical record.

Performs basic administrative tasks related to the job; updating community resource lists, statistics, reports, and other routines as required

Performs legal reports for suspected child abuse and elder abuse and domestic violence referrals

Other Duties
Participates in professional organizations as appropriate.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Manager, Case Management/Social Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• LCSW or LCSW eligible within 3 years of employment
• Current BCLS required.
• MSW required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Social Work Assessment and counseling skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal programs that provide medical care and financial support to individuals. Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to work with diverse patient and staff populations.
• Ability to work independently and amicably in group situations
• The employee must demonstrate basic computer skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.02 - $44.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social Work: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CA LCSW (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person