Psych Social Worker PD

Mission Community Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible per diem scheduling

Collaborative team

Impactful work

Acute care setting

Job summary

Mission Community Hospital is seeking two Per Diem Psychiatric Social Workers to join our Behavioral Health team in an acute care setting. The role focuses on psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and coordination of aftercare for behavioral health patients and their families.

Candidates should hold an MSW from an accredited program, have at least one year of relevant hospital or behavioral health experience, and be eligible for California social work licensure.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited program is required.
• Minimum one year of acute care hospital or behavioral health experience.
• Eligible for California Social Work licensure (ASW or LCSW preferred).
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health assessment, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and community resources.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments for assigned patients.
• Coordinate discharge plans and referrals to community resources.
• Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions as appropriate.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team in planning and reviews.
• Advocate for patients while balancing clinical judgment and safe discharge.
• Coordinate placement referrals with community agencies and outpatient providers.
• Prepare documentation for legal proceedings when applicable.
• Maintain timely, compliant documentation in the EMR.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, staff, and agencies.
• Respond to crisis situations with professional judgment.
• Participate in weekend coverage and assist with additional coverage as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Documentation

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Independence

Education

MSW from accredited program

Job description

Per Diem Psychiatric Social Worker (Weekend Coverage)

Mission Community Hospital is seeking two (2) Per Diem Psychiatric Social Workers to join our Behavioral Health team. This position is ideal for candidates who are available to work approximately 3-4 weekend day shifts per month and are passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered behavioral health services in an acute care hospital setting.

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial services to behavioral health patients and their families. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, crisis intervention, therapeutic groups, individual and family consultations, and coordination of aftercare services. The Social Worker collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure safe, effective, and timely patient care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments for assigned patients.
• Develop and coordinate individualized discharge plans, including referrals to community resources and aftercare services.
• Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions as appropriate.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team in treatment planning and utilization review meetings.
• Advocate for patients while balancing clinical judgment and safe discharge planning.
• Coordinate placement referrals and continuity of care with community agencies and outpatient providers.
• Prepare and present required documentation for legal proceedings, including Probable Cause Hearings, when applicable.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, staff, and community agencies.
• Respond to crisis situations with professionalism and sound clinical judgment.
• Participate in weekend coverage as scheduled and assist with additional coverage when needed.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in an acute care hospital or behavioral health/psychiatric setting required.
• Eligible for California Social Work licensure (ASW or LCSW preferred).
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health assessment, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and community resources.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.

Schedule

• Per Diem
• Weekend Day Shift
• Availability for 3-4 weekend shifts per month required.

Why Join Mission Community Hospital?

• Flexible per diem scheduling
• Collaborative multidisciplinary behavioral health team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' recovery and transition of care
• Supportive acute care hospital environment