Social Worker I - Gero Psych

Huntington Beach Hospital; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services' Huntington Beach Hospital seeks a behavioral health specialist to provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling to patients and families, with referrals for financial assistance and supportive services. Join a community-focused team that values compassion and quality care.

The role involves work in an interdisciplinary setting with discharge planning and proper documentation, following privacy guidelines.

Qualifications

• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, counseling and information/referral services.
• Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team and assist in discharge planning.
• Current BLS certification upon hire and maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, counseling, information and referral to patients and families.
• Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team and assist in discharge planning.
• Document and maintain clinical records for each client during length of stay.

Skills

Emotional support

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Psychology

Master’s in Psychology

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Huntington Beach Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.Founded in 1967, Huntington Beach Hospital is a 131-bed acute-care community hospital. As the only hospital in Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach Hospital is proud to be the community hospital serving the residents of Huntington Beach and the surrounding area for the past 50 years. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, and with nearly 200 physicians and more than 400 healthcare and other professionals on staff, our team is committed to providing outstanding service in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. Learn more at https://www.hbhospital.org/.

Responsibilities

To provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling; 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, data collection regarding psychosocial aspects related to the patient’s care, assist in the re-evaluation of Treatment Plans and work as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and to coordinate discharge planning. Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during his/her length of stay.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree Social Work or Psychology. OR
• Master’s in Psychology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or related field.
• Minimum one (1) year Inpatient l or Outpatient Behavioral Health experience.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Pay Transparency

Huntington Beach Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $24.66 to $36.91. 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

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Privacy Notice

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