Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Totally-Kids-3fbc46b; Loma Linda (CA); Presencial; USD 75 000 - 105 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in California is seeking a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) to plan, develop, and direct the social services program for pediatric patients.

You will perform psychosocial assessments, coordinate community resources, provide counseling, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care and smooth discharge planning.

Qualificações

• Must be licensed as a clinical social worker (LCSW) by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Experience in hospital social work preferred; pediatric experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct social service programs.
• Performs psychosocial assessments and develops treatment plans.
• Conducts counseling and crisis intervention for patients/families as necessary.
• Coordinates with local/state agencies and community resources; assists in discharge planning.
• Collaborates with physicians and Interdisciplinary Team to ensure quality care.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Formação académica

LCSW license (California)

Ferramentas

Computer software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Do you want to work with amazing mentors and people who can help you build your knowledge and skillset? A company who takes pride in providing education and experiences that allow each team member to thrive in their role. A place that allows you room to grow with endless opportunities. Then Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital maybe the place for you!Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is dedicated to enriching the health and quality of life of children with medical and developmental needs and who benefit from habilitation and rehabilitation services and the supportive use of technology. We are committed to meeting their medical, physical, developmental, social, psychological and spiritual needs through a blend of tenderness and expertise.Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital has an immediate opening for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.Job Summary:The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct all required social services to meet the needs of patients in accordance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements and community standards of practice. Social Service activities encompass accurately assessing patient/family psychosocial needs and coordinating the appropriate community resource to ensure timely care that meets compliance, quality and effectiveness standards/requirements.The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) conducts psychosocial assessments, determines patient and family needs, and develops a plan of treatment consistent with meeting those needs. Acts as a consultant to other disciplines. Interprets psychosocial information to patient, families and other professionals and works to link patients and their family to community support systems as needed. The LCSW actively collaborates with Senior Leadership Team to develop and maintain program excellence through education and development of interdisciplinary team members. LCSW is responsible for accreditation compliance for the social services program. Establishes clear expectations and department goals, holds self and team members accountable for meeting objectives and expectations.It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the organization strategic plan, the goals and direction of the quality assurance performance improvement process, and activities.SPECIFIC FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:Licensed Clinical Social WorkerPlans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the social service programs of this hospitalPerforms consultation and/or delivery of direct psychosocial services as neededConducts suicide screening assessment according to hospital policyPerforms counseling and crisis intervention for patients/families as necessaryProvides support and education to patients and their family members to assist in short or long term placement and referring them to the appropriate social service agenciesInterprets the special psychosocial needs of patient/families to the Interdisciplinary Team for care planningProvides interventions to address events that occurs during inpatient hospital admissionPrepares intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries and maintains ongoing confidential records.Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practiceLeads group discussions and provides individual counselingSocial Services General ResponsibilitiesActs as a liaison between the patient, family members, the interdisciplinary team and community to assure that services to meet the patient’s needs are initiated and met in accordance with their plans of care and treatmentAssists in the assessment, planning, arranging and implementation of psychosocial programs for patients and familiesCoordinates with local or state agencies and programs providing services to children, such as Regional Center, Child/Adult Protective Services (CPS/APS), California Children’s Services (CCS)Documents activities related to social services, discharge planning, community referrals, and coordination of patient servicesDemonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situationsCollaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team to meet patient-specific, age-related needs to ensure effective resource management and quality of patient careEducation and Staff DevelopmentProvides staff development and training on psychosocial assessment, reassessment, care plan development, intervention, prioritizing needs, case conferring and follow-upEducates interdisciplinary team members regarding patient attitudes, behavior and coping styles which may affect their approach to careMust be licensed as a clinical social worker (LCSW) by the California Board of Behavioral SciencesPreferred:Minimum of (2) years of social work experience in an acute hospital or equivalent preferred.Minimum of (1) year experience as pediatric social worker preferred.Possession of a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain NPI within thirty days of hire preferred. (This is only needed if applying for CCS)Bilingual preferredCertification in Case Management or ability to achieve certification in Case Management is preferred.Current Basic Cardiac life Support (BCLS) certification preferredKnowledge/SkillsKnowledge of case management theory/practice and with current psychosocial issues within the community and healthcare environmentKnowledge of CMS conditions of participation, CDPH state regulations, CCS, and TJC (hospital, nursing care center, and laboratory) accreditation requirements as applicable to job.Working knowledge of computer and software applications as applicable to jobPossess strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.Works responsibly in a team environment as well as independently.Manages confidential information effectively and appropriately.Must possess good work ethics and a professional image at all times.