Lead Social Worker — Hospice & Acute Care | LCSW (Part-Time)

Adventist Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Adventist Health White Memorial, located in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Part-time Social Work Supervisor to provide psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and discharge planning to assist patients and families during hospitalization. The role includes supervisory responsibilities and requires an LCSW license.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the health care team and delivery of compassionate psychosocial care, with a focus on emotional and mental health as well as substance abuse

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work required.
• One year experience in an acute or long term medical setting required.
• Two years' experience in an acute or long term medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post Hospice or post inpatient care, ensuring that the required paperwork is completed.
• Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate level of Hospice care.
• Initiates a plan of care and appropriate patient teaching. Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient.
• Develops social work Plan of Care (POC) based on patient assessment including, psychosocial factors that would impede the POC, clinical knowledge of appropriate theories of stages of human development, the impact of terminal illness, mental status and family dynamics. Documents relevant data accurately and in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Actively participates in training and/or cross-training of duties.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s Degree in social work

Job description

Adventist Health White Memorial, located in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Part-time Social Work Supervisor to provide psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and discharge planning to assist patients and families during hospitalization. The role includes supervisory responsibilities and requires an LCSW license.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the health care team and delivery of compassionate psychosocial care, with a focus on emotional and mental health as well as substance abuse