Inpatient Behavioral Health Social Worker (Per Diem, Day)

Prime Healthcare Services; La Palma (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a psychosocial clinician to provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling across pediatrics to older adults. The role involves case management, psychosocial assessments, and care coordination within an interdisciplinary team.

Required are a Master’s degree in Social Work or related field, licensure upon hire where applicable, and at least one year of inpatient/outpatient behavioral health experience; familiarity

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Professional Clinical Counseling required.
• License upon hire in states requiring license.
• Minimum one year inpatient or outpatient behavioral health experience.
• Experience with a diverse population with a wide range of problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling for diverse patient groups.
• Provide case management and milieu management; complete psychosocial assessments and participate in treatment planning.
• Document and maintain clinical records throughout the patient’s stay.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Emotional support

Case management

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Master’s Degree in Professional Clinical Counseling

Job description

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a psychosocial clinician to provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling across pediatrics to older adults. The role involves case management, psychosocial assessments, and care coordination within an interdisciplinary team.

Required are a Master’s degree in Social Work or related field, licensure upon hire where applicable, and at least one year of inpatient/outpatient behavioral health experience; familiarity