Social Worker

Cynet Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Glendale, CA is seeking a Social Worker to provide services to patients and families during hospitalization, emphasizing counseling and transition planning. The role includes coordinating discharge with nursing staff and outside agencies, and supporting patients and families through care planning.

Applicants should have a Master's in Social Work and at least 1 year of acute or long-term medical setting experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work is required.
• Experience in acute care setting is required.
• Minimum of 1 year in an acute or long-term medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides services to patients and their families to address needs incidental to hospitalization.
• Offers counseling, support, and assistance in making transition plans.
• Directs routine aspects of non-medical problems of patients and their families; coordinates discharge planning with nursing staff and outside agencies.
• Collaborates to facilitate patient discharge plans for those requiring post-hospice or post-inpatient care; engages in patient education and reassesses the plan of care.

Skills

Acute care experience

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker

Profession: Social Worker

Specialty: Social Worker

Duration: 11 months

Shift: Day Shift

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum of 1 year in an acute or long-term medical setting preferred

License: Master's Degree in Social Work required

Certifications: None specified

Must-Have: Experience in acute care setting required

Description:Provides services to patients and their families to address needs incidental to hospitalization.Offers counseling, support, and assistance in making transition plans.Directs routine aspects of non-medical problems of patients and their families.Assists with planning and post-discharge coordination with outside agencies, nursing staff, and relatives.Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post-Hospice or post-inpatient care.Assists patients, families, or caregivers in determining the appropriate level of care.Refers to outpatient resources as appropriate.Initiates a plan of care and engages in patient education.Reassesses the plan of care based on the physical and emotional needs of the patient.Develops a Plan of Care based on patient assessments, including psychosocial factors, clinical knowledge, and family dynamics.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Commits to the safety and wellbeing of associates and patients through adherence to vaccination requirements.Participates in verification processes as required.