Medical Social Worker - Discharge & Family Support

Keck Medicine of USC; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC in Arcadia, CA is seeking a Social Worker to support patients with complex psychosocial needs. The role focuses on coordinating discharge planning, providing crisis intervention, and linking patients and families to community resources for post-discharge care.

The position requires a Master’s degree in social work and active clinical skills, with preference for neonatal area experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work.
• Experience or training in neonatal care preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Advocates for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system.
• Discharge planning coordination with patient, family, and hospital staff.
• Document psychosocial assessments and interventions in the medical chart, including discharge plans.
• Provide counseling and referrals to community resources as needed and documented in the medical record.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Interviewing & assessment

Hospital social work experience

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Keck Medicine of USC in Arcadia, CA is seeking a Social Worker to support patients with complex psychosocial needs. The role focuses on coordinating discharge planning, providing crisis intervention, and linking patients and families to community resources for post-discharge care.

The position requires a Master’s degree in social work and active clinical skills, with preference for neonatal area experience.