Acute Care Hospital Social Worker - Discharge & Support

Torrance Memorial; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial is seeking a Social Worker to implement standards of care for medical social work services under supervision. You will provide direct services to patients and families when illness and treatment are complicated by social and emotional problems.

The role emphasizes coordinating complex discharge plans with the interdisciplinary team, conducting psychosocial assessments, educating patients on advance directives, and connecting families with community resources while maintaining

Qualifications

• MSW degree in Social Work.
• 1 year social work experience in health care.
• BCLS or ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service to patients and families facing social and emotional issues.
• Assess psychosocial status and communicate findings to care team.
• Assist with discharge planning and patient care conferences.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans.
• Maintain monthly Social Services Work Activity Sheet and required documentation.

Skills

NASW Code of Ethics

Joint Commission Compliance

Mandatory reporting

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

CCS Paneling knowledge

Care coordination

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Master of Social Work

Job description

The social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services. Under supportive supervision from the Licensed Clinical Social Worker, the Social Worker provides direct service to patients and their families where illness, medical care, and treatment are complicated by social and emotional problems.

Core Competencies

Adheres to the National Association of Social Workers’ (NASW) Code of Ethics and Joint Commission requirements. Adheres to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences requirements. Assesses for abuse/neglect, complies with mandatory reporting laws; and serves as a liaison with responsible agencies. Logs all reports made into Departmental Abuse Log books. Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient's illness and environment and communicates findings to case manger and clinical manager. Assists with complex discharge planning in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a safe, realistic, and timely discharge plan. Assists with patient care conference and attends patient care conferences as needed. Assists physicians and other team members in understanding patients significant social and emotional factors related to health problems. Attain/maintain CCS (California Children's Services) Paneling, if requested. Assesses all patients under the age of 21 for CCS eligibility and submits application/SAR (Service Authorization Request) as indicated. Attends and participates in interdisciplinary rounds on assigned unit, as indicated. Attends and participates in hospital committee meetings, departmental staff meetings, and shared decision making councils as requested. Collaborates with case managers/interdisciplinary team to provide patients and families with the most appropriate treatment plan, intervention and resources. Participates in the development of the plan of care and case conferences. Obtains continuing education to promote self-growth, to maintain clinical competency, and to meet current licensure and certification requirements. Provides education and assistance with Advance Directives to patients, families, staff and community members as needed. Provides information and referral services for patients and families/caregivers and coordinates community resources regarding practical and environmental needs. Remains flexible with schedule to meet departmental staffing needs. Assists with standby, weekends and holidays as needed. Seeks clinical consultation from Licensed Clinical Social Work team and Social Services Manager as appropriate. Maintains and submits monthly Social Services Work Activity Sheet.

Department Specific Competencies

Participates in formal/informal peer review to ensure competence and develop professional goals.

Education
Degree	Program
Masters	Social Work

Experience
Number of Years Experience	Type of Experience
1	Social work experience in health care setting
Additional Information
One Year Recent Acute Hospital or Emergency Department Experience.

License / Certification Requirements

BCLS or ACLS Certification

Compensation Range $46.44 - 73.91 / Hour