Social Services/LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

TALENT Software Services; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services in San Francisco, CA seeks a clinically skilled social worker to perform psychosocial assessments, crisis interventions, and discharge planning within an acute care setting.

Responsibilities include short-term counseling, care transitions, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to support patient goals and community linkages.

Qualifications

• Must hold LCSW licensure.
• BLS certification required.
• 5150 Training completed.
• 2 years healthcare experience; 1 year in acute care hospital.
• Experience in discharge planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and crisis interventions
• Provide short-term counseling and facilitate support groups
• Coordinate care transitions and link patients with community resources
• Offer psycho-education and consultation to the interdisciplinary team
• Support patients in adjusting to illness and facilitate care goals discussions
• Participate in staff education and hospital committees

Skills

Psychosocial skills

Discharge planning

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

LCSW

Tools

BLS

5150 Training

Job description

Job Opportunity in San Francisco, CA
Join our dynamic team in the vibrant city of San Francisco, CA, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families. We are seeking a dedicated professional with the following qualifications and skills:
Requirements:

• LCSW
• BLS
• 5150 Training
• 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, with at least 1 year in an acute care hospital
• Experience in discharge planning preferred
  

Job Description:

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and crisis interventions
• Provide short-term counseling and facilitate support groups
• Coordinate care transitions and link patients with community resources
• Offer psycho-education and consultation to the interdisciplinary team
• Support patients in adjusting to illness and facilitate care goals discussions
• Participate in staff education and hospital committees
  

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong clinical psychosocial skills and understanding of human behavior
• Effective discharge planning and knowledge of Medicare, MediCal, and regulations
• Familiarity with abuse reporting requirements
  

Job Accountabilities:

• Evaluate referrals within 24 hours
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and treatment planning
• Facilitate discharge planning for complex cases
• Refer patients to appropriate care and community programs
• Collaborate with healthcare team and community providers
• Maintain accurate patient records and community resource files
• Be available for scheduled coverage and on-call duties
• Evaluate patients for 5150 holds and arrange transport if needed
• Facilitate group therapy sessions as required