Licensed Clinical Social Worker III

Sutter Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Clinical Social Worker, where you'll provide vital support through biopsychosocial assessments and crisis interventions. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by advocating for their needs and facilitating access to essential resources. Collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team in a dynamic environment that values your expertise in mental health and community resources. If you're passionate about improving patient care and making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• 2 years of relevant experience in clinical social work.

Responsibilities

• Provide biopsychosocial assessment and crisis intervention.
• Advocate for patients and families in care transitions.

Skills

Biopsychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Grief counseling

Motivational interviewing

Patient advocacy

Knowledge of community resources

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Cultural competence

Education

Master's in Social Work

Equivalent experience

Tools

Computer software programs

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Davies

Position Overview:

Provides biopsychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, short term counseling, advocacy, and linkage to resources and planning for transitions of care for patients and their families/significant others of all ages in any patient care setting. Provides psycho-education and may facilitate support groups. Provides consultation on psychosocial aspects of care as a member of the interdisciplinary team; serves as a liaison to community programs and collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment on discharge planning. May provide education to staff and other hospital departments and participates on committees as requested.

Job Description:

This position could work in either San Francisco or Novato CA

EDUCATION:

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Master's: Social Work or related field

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Clinical skills in biopsychosocial assessment and clinical interventions, including crisis intervention, intervention with patient/family behavioral issues, grief counseling, supportive counseling, adjustment to illness, life review/end of life support, behavioral change therapy, motivational interviewing, short-term family counseling, group facilitation.
• Collaboration skills and ability to work effectively on a team.
• Skills in patient and family advocacy.
• Knowledge of transitions of care and community resources.
• Knowledge of post cute levels of care and resource needs for discharge planning
• Knowledge of elder and dependent adult abuse, crimes against persons reporting requirements, and other significant regulations affecting clinical social work practice (e.g. Tarasoff, patient confidentiality).
• Knowledge of behavioral health and the skills to assess mental health functioning, high risk behaviors, depression, anxiety, or other psychiatric conditions impacting hospitalization or transitions of care.
• Knowledge of suicidal behavior, and the skills necessary to assess lethality, and to develop and implement an appropriate plan of care.
• Knowledge of substance use and the skills to assess level of addiction, motivation for change, and to develop and implement an appropriate plan of care.
• Knowledge and understanding of the influence of cultural and spiritual values in social work practice.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide psychosocial care appropriate to the age-specific needs of adults and elders.
• Knowledge of palliative care, goals of care discussions, and the psychosocial needs of the patient and family at end-of-life.
• Knowledge of bioethics and legal issues impacting patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Must demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills, to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing demands.
• Proficient in using a computer to accurately enter and extract data, send and receive email, calendar appointments, and use task lists as will be using a variety of computer software programs.
• Knowledge of local county/state/federal resources for at-risk population.

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Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $54.62 to $73.72 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.