Medical Social Worker II

Contra Costa County

Martinez (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

12 hours ago

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Job summary

Contra Costa County is seeking Medical Social Worker II positions to support inpatient and outpatient settings at CCMRC, Health Centers, Behavioral Health, and Public Health programs. The role emphasizes compassionate care, efficient case management, and collaborative work with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

The selected candidates will join a county-wide health system with opportunities for growth, extensive benefits, and a commitment to serving diverse communities within

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or closely related behavioral science field.
Two years of full-time experience providing counseling and/or social work services to medical patients.
substitution: Baccalaureate degree with two years or three years of relevant experience as described in the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Interview families and clients/participants with intensive care management to determine needs.
Interagency coordination and collaboration.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds or team meetings to review client needs and plans.
Review and maintain chart documentation in a timely, clear manner.
Provide consultation and recommendations regarding patient care and discharge planning to medical and ancillary teams.
Communicate with clients with increased psychosocial needs, including crisis intervention and basic needs support (food, housing).

Skills

Critical thinker

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Responsive & professional

Empathy & cultural competence

Flexibility in fast-paced environment

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

The Position

Contra Costa County is one of the few counties in the nation to offer a full spectrum of health-related services under one organizational structure. The Contra Costa Health Department has over 5,200 employees in nine (9) divisions which include the Office of the Director (OOD), Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Health Centers (HCs), Public Health (PH), Behavioral Health (BH), Emergency Management System (EMS), Environmental Health (EH), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), Health, Housing and Homeless (H3), and Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP). This is an exciting time to join Contra Costa Health as we are recruiting to fill Medical Social Worker II positions in both inpatient and outpatient settings! These positions are located in the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCMRC), Health Centers (HCs), Behavioral Health (BH) programs, and Public Health (PH) programs. In order to provide the best services to our patients and community, we strive to recruit motivated, forward-thinking, results-driven staff.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

Is a critical thinker – resourceful and creative with problem-solving.
Exhibits efficient organizational skills.
Has exceptional communication skills, both verbally and written.
Is responsive and professional in working with challenging patients, work situations, and systems.
Exhibits empathy and cultural competence.
Can be flexible in a fast-paced environment – able to manage their time and prioritize tasks.

What You Will Typically Be Responsible For

Interview families and clients/participants with intensive care management, to arrive at a comprehensive assessment of needs.
Interagency coordination and collaboration.
Attending and actively participating in interdisciplinary rounds or team meetings, to review client needs and plans.
Reviewing and maintaining chart documentation that is timely, clear, relevant, and thorough.
Offering consultation and recommendation regarding patient care and discharge planning to medical and ancillary teams.
Communicating and providing outreach to clients with increased psychosocial needs, e.g., crisis intervention, addressing basic needs (food, housing).

A Few Reasons Why You Might Love This Job

The work is rewarding and interesting, with ongoing learning opportunities.
Ability to work independently, as well as with a team.
Great staff with a culture of supporting one another in a collaborative way.
Ample opportunities for creative problem-solving.
You will have job stability and opportunities for career growth within the County.
The County offers fantastic and competitive health benefits, paid vacation/sick/personal leave, and a great retirement plan! Check them out here: Employee Benefits | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website
Do you have student loans? Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is the most common way people apply to have their student loans forgiven. The County is a qualified employer!

A Few Challenges You Might Face In This Job

Intense cases with diverse needs.
Maintaining self-care when working with overly stressed clients and families.
May encounter intense emotional reactions to medical, psychiatric, or psychosocial factors, requiring the ability to stay calm under pressure.
Fast-paced environment with competing demands, requiring frequent re-prioritizing.

Competencies Required

Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations, including diverse backgrounds and cultures
Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
Leading Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions and teams
Negotiating: Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromise

Job Description

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future openings for up to six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related behavioral science field.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience providing counseling and/or social work services to medical patients.

Substitution for Education and Experience: Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related behavioral science field and either: a) two years of full-time or its equivalent experience as a Medical Social Worker I in Contra Costa County; or b) three years of full-time or its equivalent experience providing counseling and/or social work services to medical patients.

Substitution for Academic Major: One (1) additional year of qualifying experience of the type noted above may be substituted for the required major.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of multisystem resources (Regional Center of the East Bay, School District, Behavioral Health, IHSS and so forth)
Knowledge of conservatorship, guardianship and other court documents
Post-Master’s experience of at least one year working with medical patients
Experience working with mental health and substance use disorders (including knowledge of commonly associated behaviors)
Knowledge of the health care industry and insurance, such as Medicare and Medi-Cal

Selection Process

Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org. For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at: Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website [contracosta.ca.gov].

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

I have read and understand the above information.

Do you have clinical experience working as a Medical Social Worker or Social Worker?

Briefly describe your education, work experience, and other qualifications which you believe have prepared you for the Medical Social Worker II position.

Describe what you consider to be the essential elements assessed by a Medical Social Worker during a patient/client intake.

Describe your knowledge and experience regarding cultural diversity. Please explain how cultural humility impacts your interactions and interventions with patients/clients who have medical, psychiatric, and/or substance abuse diagnoses.

Describe your approach to developing and maintaining working partnerships with multidisciplinary teams and outside organizations in order to most effectively support your patients/clients. Please provide specific examples of the skills you utilize when navigating professional relationships.

Describe a work experience you had involving a difficult situation with a patient/client. Include the interventions you used to resolve the problem(s).

Describe your experience providing end-of-life care services and interventions to individuals and families. Please feel free to reference personal as well as professional experience.

I certify that I meet the announced minimum requirements for this examination and understand that I will be eliminated at any stage in such examination if it develops that, in fact I do not meet them. I further certify that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and the application are true and I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with Contra Costa County.