Senior Medical Social Worker (LCSW)

Kaiser Permanente; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Medical Social Worker III to assess and coordinate professional social services for patients and families facing medical illness. The role focuses on bio-psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and resource linkage within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include advocating for patients, providing education on psychosocial adjustments, ensuring policy compliance, and contributing to quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a MSW in medical acute care setting or as part of a medical team.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures and applicable laws.
• Performs bio-psychosocial assessments and develops treatment plans.
• Provides crisis intervention and counseling to adults, children, and families.
• Educates patients on psycho-social adjustments to medical illness and connects to resources.
• Maintains documentation and participates in Quality Management activities.
• Collaborates with physicians and healthcare teams to coordinate care.

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Medical Social Worker III to assess and coordinate professional social services for patients and families facing medical illness. The role focuses on bio-psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and resource linkage within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include advocating for patients, providing education on psychosocial adjustments, ensuring policy compliance, and contributing to quality initiatives.