About this opportunity
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley lists this Social Worker LCSW opportunity in sun valley, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Social Worker (LCSW)
The social worker (LCSW) is an integral member of the patient care team providing patients and family members with education and advice emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling to cope with a multiplicity of social and emotional issues that arise as a result of a hospital stay. The social worker (LCSW) coordinates a variety of services including crisis intervention, bereavement, patient advocacy, referrals, prevention, education, discharge planning and implementation, and psychosocial assessments.
Responsibilities:
Collaborates with the healthcare team and involves patient and/or family in the development and implementation of plan of care
Identify patient's specific needs, coordinating linkage with community agencies, in-home services, and institutional short-term and long-term placement for continuing care
Assist patient and/or family and all members of the healthcare team in the discharge planning process
Contributes to the monitoring of the quality and appropriateness of patient care delivered
Participates in the reporting and analysis of patient satisfaction survey data
Promotes and provides for optimum patient outcomes through the use of social services scope of practice and scope of service
Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during the patient's length of stay
Education/Training/Experience:
CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker
One (1) year experience as LCSW in an acute care environment
Experience in Behavioral Health Unit preferred
Understands the relationship of hospital utilization review, care coordination, patient access, discharge planning, and acute care and community-based social services
Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
Above average verbal and written communication skills
Ability to handle grief
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to exercise professional judgement in performing day-to-day activities, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures
Worksite address
sun valley, CA, 91353, US
Who can apply
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