Social Services II

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital in Los Angeles is seeking a licensed psychosocial professional to provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling across pediatric to older adult patients. You will perform psychosocial assessments, participate in discharge planning, and work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Requires Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Professional Clinical Counseling with state licensure upon hire where required, plus at least one

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field; license required upon hire where applicable.
• Minimum one year inpatient or outpatient behavioral health experience.
• Experience with a diverse population facing varied challenges (death, childcare, homelessness, substance use, disability, chronic illness).
• Current or on-hire licensure as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling across Pediatrics to Older Adults and families.
• Perform case management and milieu management; conduct psychosocial assessments and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and coordinate discharge planning.
• Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical records throughout the patient stay.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Diversity experience

Education

Master of Social Work

Master of Marriage and Family Therapy

Master of Professional Clinical Counseling

Licensed (upon hire, where required)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Founded in 1972, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is a 141-bed acute-care community hospital and the only hospital in La Palma. Our highly qualified team is committed to providing outstanding service in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. Patients treated at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital benefit from the expertise of a large hospital system in a smaller, more personal setting. For more information visit www.lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com.

Responsibilities

To provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling for Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults, and their significant others to cope with a multiplicity of social and emotional problems; information and referral; referrals for financial assistance and supportive services to patients and families with problems that are related to treatment services, illness, disability, or trauma. To provide case management & milieu management, complete psychosocial assessments, assist in the development and re-evaluation of Treatment Plans, works as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and to coordinate discharge planning. Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client throughout the patient’s stay.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work field OR
• Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy OR
• Master’s Degree in Professional Clinical Counseling OR
• In states requiring license, required upon hire and maintain current in accordance with state regulations.
• Minimum one (1) year Inpatient or Outpatient Behavioral Health experience.
• Experience working with a diverse population with a wide range of problems (i.e., death and dying, maternal and childcare, unhoused population, substance abuse, disability, chronic illness, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Current BLS certificate upon hire

Pay Transparency

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $35.85 to $35.85. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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