Impactful LCSW — Holistic Patient Advocate

Dignity Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health's Mercy Medical Center in Merced, CA is hiring a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to deliver expert clinical care within state regulations and professional standards, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on patient-centered plans.

Requirements include CA LCSW licensure, MSW from an accredited program, and at least 1 year of clinic experience. The pay range is $50.33–$67.74 per hour, with opportunities for ongoing professional development within the hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker with CA licensure.
• MSW from an accredited program.
• Minimum 1 year of clinic experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments incorporating psychosocial, spiritual and cultural factors to develop individualized care plans.
• Provide evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions and manage crises as needed.
• Educate patients and families, maintaining privacy, dignity and professional communication.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and discharge planning.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and participate in reporting as required.
• Support staff through education and coordinate referrals to community resources.

Skills

LCSW CA

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Crisis intervention

Ethical practice

Education

MSW degree

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job description

Dignity Health's Mercy Medical Center in Merced, CA is hiring a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to deliver expert clinical care within state regulations and professional standards, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on patient-centered plans.

Requirements include CA LCSW licensure, MSW from an accredited program, and at least 1 year of clinic experience. The pay range is $50.33–$67.74 per hour, with opportunities for ongoing professional development within the hospital setting.