Job Description

Job Description

Certification Details

• BLS
• California State license in Social Work

Job Details

• Coordinates, facilitates, and executes Social Work functions with the patient population through effective collaboration and communication with the Interdisciplinary Care Transitions (ICT) team members.
• Follows patients throughout the care continuum, identifying and addressing psychosocial needs.
• Provides ongoing support and expertise through specialized application of assessment, individual treatment plans, continuous evaluation of treatment planning, case management, mediation, referral, consultation, education, and advocacy.
• Enhances the quality of patient management and satisfaction to promote continuity of care through the integration of the functions of case management, discharge planning, and the application of social work practices.
• Acts as a patient advocate, investigates and reports adverse occurrences, performs staff education related to discharge planning and psychosocial aspects of healthcare delivery.
• Advocates for the understanding of significant physical, biological, psychological, emotional, and environmental factors underlying patient's health issues.

Job Requirements

• Must have BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• Must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Professional Counseling.
• Must have California State license in Social Work.
• Minimum 3 years recent experience as a Social Worker in a hospital setting.
• Experience working in a hospital and knowledge of hospice, palliative care, code status, advance directive, FMLA/disability paperwork, IHSS, emergency visas.

Schedule Information

• Shifts are Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day.
• Flexible start time between 8am-9am.

Additional Details

• Facility Setting?
• Will position be required to float to other units?
• Number of beds in your facility?
• Years of experience required?
• Who else in your organization will be involved in the interview or selection process?
• Willing to review clinicians with pending state license?
• Is there anyone in the past that has worked for you that you would consider rehiring?
• What is the work schedule for this position? (days needed, hours or shift)
• EMR for your facility:
• Scrub colors / dress code:
• Parking location:

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