Medical Social Worker II

Job description

Social Work Services

Under general direction, to provide skilled social work services to patients/clients and/or their families requiring service involving a variety of complex bio-psycho-social issues, intervention planning and implementation. Provides consultation, orientation and training to health care staff on the effects of bio-psycho-social, cultural and economic issues on the management of patient/client health needs. The established list may be used for full-time/part-time/extra help/pm shifts/weekends vacancies as they occur. Because we serve patients throughout multiple hospitals and clinics, you may have to work at different sites. We will meet any obligations we may have when this occurs.

The Power of WE: Together, we can make a greater impact. Bringing better care and expanding healthcare services across the community.

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes three acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County.

Because we serve patients throughout multiple hospitals and clinics, you may have to work at different sites. We will meet any obligations we may have when this occurs.

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. SCVMC was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia.

O'Connor Hospital - O'Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. It was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in the county. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits. Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well.

St. Louise Regional Hospital - Since 1989, St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical specialties. SLRH has 93 beds, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, SLRH maintains a CALSTAR 2 emergency helicopter base on the premises.

Regional Medical Center – Regional Medical Center (RMC) is a 258-bed hospital that is the main emergency healthcare provider for East San José, treating a wide range of critical and life-threatening conditions for more than 60 years. Since the SCVH integration of RMC effective 4/1/25, RMC has expanded the critical services including Level II trauma, Thrombectomy capable Stroke Center and STEMI care, and has been seeing an increased number of emergency visits and inpatient volume.

Typical Tasks

Provides social work services to patients/clients and/or their families with complex bio-psycho-social adjustment issues;

Develops with patients/clients and/or families appropriate intervention plans based on careful assessment of bio-psycho-social factors in the situation;

Provides social work intervention and services to individual patients/clients who are coping with temporary or permanent disability, critical illness or terminal illness;

Works with patient/client and/or family on the implementation of these plans with independence and initiative;

Interprets relevant bio-psycho-social, emotional and economic factors to other health care staff;

Works collaboratively with health care staff in the multifaceted management of bio-psycho-social needs and issues;

Individualizes the use of community resources according to patient's/client's needs and abilities to utilize or follow-up on referrals for community service;

Serves as resource specialist toward meeting needs of patient/client and/or family and toward educating house staff on the availability and lack of availability of resources in the community;

Provides information to community upon request about resources and services available through the SCVHHS;

Educates patient/client and family on the effective use of the SCVHHS services;

Prepares written social assessment and follow-up notes for the patient's records;

Participates in staffing, interdisciplinary case conferences and presents relevant social work material orally at such meetings;

Participates in ongoing research projects and proposal development and writing;

Makes eligibility determinations with documentation provided by staff or client;

Performs related work as assigned.

Employment Standards

Possession of a Master's degree in Social Work field from an accredited college and four years of increasingly responsible social work experience at least two years of which must be equivalent to the Medical Social Worker I in Santa Clara County. Possession of a valid California Driver's license may be required for some positions prior to appointment. Some positions may require a background check. Knowledge of:

Principals, objectives and techniques of social work;

Individual and group behavior;

Human growth and development and family relationships;

Bio-psycho-socio-economic factors affecting individuals and families;

Community organization and resources;

Public social service agencies and function of these agencies.

Ability to:

Establish and maintain rapport with patients/clients and/or their families;

Maintain objective, disciplined, professional relationships with patients/clients and/or their families;

Work cooperatively with health care staff co-workers and others in the community;

Utilize social work techniques and community resources;

Prepare written and oral reports;

Work within written procedures and guidelines of the SCVHHS;

Maintain accurate records of social work activities with patients/clients and their families;

Keep simple statistics on professional activities.

Benefits

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification. In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits The County offers robust retirement plans including a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the CalPERS pension plan. In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account The Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA) empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) The Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the Employee Childcare Assistance Plan, an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D The County offers life and disability benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Long-Term Disability insurance, California State Disability Insurance, and Integration with Leave. These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal

Worksite address

mentone, CA, 92359, US

Who can apply

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