Medical Social Worker

San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital; Banning (CA); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 61 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403b retirement

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital in California seeks a Medical Social Worker per diem, day shift, to help patients and families develop post-acute care plans and prepare for discharge. You will assess needs, remove barriers to recovery, and coordinate community resources to support safe transitions.

Licensure is SW/ASW (LCSW preferred). Minimum of one year in a medical setting; strong communication, assessment, and teamwork skills; ability to work with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification: SW/ASW, license preferred (LCSW).
• Experience: At least one year of experience with medical patients; required ongoing education in your field.
• Must possess assessment skills, sound judgment and effective communication; basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to network within the community.
• Able to conduct orientation and in-service trainings for staff; 5150 authority within 90 days.

Responsabilités

• Develop post-acute care plans for patients with barriers to recovery.
• Assess patient and family needs and coordinate resources.
• Document care plans in accordance with hospital standards.
• Educate staff and participate in in-service training.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Discharge planning

Community resources networking

Staff training

Formation

Master's degree in Social Work

Description du poste

Per Diem , Day Shift , 0800-1830; Pay Range=$35.09-$44.50 per hour, DOE.

POSITION SUMMARY

Communicates with patients and their families to ensure every effort is directed toward helping them develop an adequate continuing care plan in preparation for discharge from the hospital. Assists patients and their families in resolving personal and environmental difficulties which predispose an individual to illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.

The Medical Social Worker must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide information and care to the following age groups: newborn, infant, toddler/preschool, school age, adolescent, adult, and seniors. He or she must demonstrate knowledge of the principals of growth and development over the life span of the patient and communicate/instruct patients and family members appropriately. He or she must possess the ability to assess and interpret date reflective of the patient’s status, requirements, and age –specific needs and adjust care and instruction consistent with the patient’s developmental level and Hospital policies and procedures. Documentation will be consistent with Hospital, Departmental and professional standards for Social Work.

The Medical Social Worker separately or in collaboration with the Case Manager RN develops post-acute care plans with those patients having personal, social or environmental barriers to optimal wellness and successful post-acute recovery.

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure/Certification: SW/ASW, license preferred (LCSW).

Experience:

• At least one (1) year of experience working with medical patients. The experience requirement may be waived for someone doing clinical hours to work towards their license. Required ongoing education in your field.
• Must Possess assessment skills, exhibit sound judgment and be able to communicate effectively and Basic Computer Skills.
• Must be knowledgeable of community resources and able to network within the community.
• Must be able and willing to conduct orientation and in-service classes to staff.
• Must attain authorization to write 5150 holds within 90 days of hire.
• Must have 2 years of Mental Health experience post completion of Social Service Masters degree; dealing with patients in a clinical setting.

PAY / BENEFITS

• Estimated pay is based on qualifications (including but not limited to experience, education, certifications, and licensure where applicable).
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, optional supplemental life (employee, spouse, and/or child coverage), flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care), 403b retirement with dollar for dollar match up to 5%, paid time off, and more available depending on employment status.

PAY / BENEFITS

• Estimated pay is based on qualifications (including but not limited to experience, education, certifications, and licensure where applicable).
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, optional supplemental life (employee, spouse, and/or child coverage), flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care), 403b retirement with dollar for dollar match up to 5%, paid time off, and more available depending on employment status.