Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Full Time, Day)

NorthBay Health; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 73,412 - 89,227; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NorthBay Health is seeking a Clinical Social Worker in Fairfield, California, to provide essential clinical services, conduct assessments, and collaborate with healthcare teams for effective patient care.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Social Work and has at least two years of experience in a healthcare setting. An hourly salary ranging from $53.29 to $64.77 is offered based on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work from an accredited school.
• Two years experience in acute or community health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical social work services to patients.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff for patient management.
• Document assessments and interventions accurately.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Critical thinking skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cultural competence

Knowledge of mental health laws

Familiarity with Cerner

Education

Master of Social Work

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical social work services, counseling, discharge planning, and case management to hospital patients and their families.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and document emotional, psychological, social, financial, and environmental needs, as well as follow‑up referral requirements.
• Initiate and discontinue 5150 custodial holds within NorthBay Medical Center, Vaca Valley Emergency Rooms, and inpatient units when appropriate.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare staff to manage the psychosocially complex patient across the continuum of care.
• Formulate a plan of care related to the patient’s strengths and needs, develop a discharge plan, monitor progress toward goals, and identify barriers to meeting the estimated length of stay.
• Facilitate integration with community‑based resources to optimise patient health, and communicate relevant information to care providers.
• Document assessments and interventions in the patient’s medical record consistent with system mission, regulations, and policies.

Education

• Master of Social Work from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Licensure

• California BBB Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); CCS paneling required if working with the pediatric/Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) population.

Experience

• Minimum of two years experience within the acute health care setting or community health setting.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, capable of independent judgment and clinical decision‑making.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to convey instructions accurately.
• Excellent follow‑through and organisational skills, able to plan, set realistic objectives, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to direct actions of others effectively to accomplish tasks and functions.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations regarding age, culture, ethnicity, and gender.
• Knowledge of individual, child, and family development, human behaviour, communication, cultural influences, psychotherapy, case management, and the relation between social work practice and medicine.
• Skilled in working with patients/families coping with loss and grief.
• Knowledge of child, elder, and dependent adult abuse, domestic violence reporting requirements, and related legislation and laws such as Tarasoff, HIPAA, and others.
• Familiarity with suicidal behaviour assessment, DSM‑V, legal requirements, and guidelines for psychiatric services—including appropriate use of 5150.
• Basic proficiency in word processing; experience with Cerner and PowerPoint preferred.
• Knowledge of acute care, subacute care, long‑term care, home care, hospice interventions, rehabilitation options, county mental health services, and other community resources and requirements—strongly preferred.
• Ability to conceptualise clinical situations and demonstrate application of theory in case management and psychotherapeutic responsibilities.

Physical Effort

• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Requires standing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting, periods of sitting, and continuous computer keyboard use throughout the workday.
• Transportation may be required to cover referrals when hospital needs coverage.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hours of Work

• Based on business need; schedules may include 7:45 am–4:15 pm or 8:00 am–4:30 pm Monday–Friday; may require weekend or holiday coverage.

Compensation

• Hourly salary range: $53.29–$64.77, based on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and long‑term care insurance; paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; education reimbursement for eligible roles; professional development and training; employee assistance programme; wellness programmes; recognition programmes; shift differentials; market‑based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organisational performance.