Senior Social Worker: High-Impact Case Management

Natividad Medical Center (NMC); Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Natividad Medical Center is seeking a Social Worker V in the Social Services Department to provide high-level casework, counseling, and advocacy for patients and families in health-related situations. The role emphasizes culturally sensitive practice and adherence to NASW ethics.

The incumbent develops treatment plans, coordinates services, and documents decisions in automated systems while guiding staff and ensuring timely support for vulnerable populations.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university with at least one year of full-time social work case management experience.
• OR a Master's Degree from an accredited two-year counseling program with at least one year of experience.
• OR a Master's degree in social/behavioral science with two years of advanced social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs case studies to assess problems and determine treatment methods.
• Develops long or short-term treatment plans to improve or restore family functioning.
• Delivers services respectfully and in conformance with agency, state and federal rules.
• Acts as a casework consultant to untrained staff and supports counseling and protective services.
• Maintains case records, court reports, and safety plans in automated systems.
• Coordinates and monitors family visitations and communicates with clients, families, and providers.

Skills

Case management

Counseling

Interviews

Note taking

Documentation

Cultural sensitivity

Ethics

Education

Master's in Social Work

MSW from accredited counseling program

Master's in social/behavioral science

Tools

Automated computer systems

Job description

Natividad Medical Center is seeking a Social Worker V in the Social Services Department to provide high-level casework, counseling, and advocacy for patients and families in health-related situations. The role emphasizes culturally sensitive practice and adherence to NASW ethics.

The incumbent develops treatment plans, coordinates services, and documents decisions in automated systems while guiding staff and ensuring timely support for vulnerable populations.