Social Worker II - Social Services

Paradise Valley Hospital, Inc.; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Paradise Valley Hospital in National City, CA, seeks a qualified psychosocial counselor to provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling for Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults and Older Adults, and their families during hospitalization and after trauma.

The role involves case management, milieu management, psychosocial assessments, development and re-evaluation of treatment plans, and discharge planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in one of the social work, therapy or counseling fields.
• Active licensure upon hire as applicable.
• At least 1 year inpatient/outpatient mental health experience.
• Experience serving diverse populations with a wide range of issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling for Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults and families.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and assist in treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Emotional support

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Master's Degree in Professional Clinical Counseling

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Paradise Valley Hospital is the South Bay's oldest hospital, the second oldest hospital in all of San Diego County, and the largest employer in National City. For more than 100 years, Paradise Valley Hospital has served San Diego faithfully, proud of our heritage and providing numerous programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community. Our 291-bed, acute care hospital featuresthe San Diego Spine & Joint Center, a highly credentialed acute rehabilitation center, our Paradise Health & Senior Center, a fully equipped and modern cardiac catheterization lab, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services, and 24-hour emergency services. In addition to our healthcare services, we offer comprehensive behavioral health services on the hospital campus and Bayview campus in Chula Vista. Services include psychiatric continuum of care for adult patients, inpatient services, and intensive outpatient services. Learn more at https://www.paradisevalleyhospital.net/.

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 hospitalization, illness, disability, or trauma. To provide case management & milieu management, complete psychosocial assessments, assist in the development and re-evaluation of Treatment Plans, work as a member of a multidisciplinary 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:

• 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 with a licensure requirement, required upon hire and maintained current in accordance with state regulations.
• Minimum one (1) year Inpatient or Outpatient experience with emphasis in mental health care.
• Experience in working with a diverse population with a wide range of problems (i.e., death and dying, maternal and childcare, substance abuse, disability, chronic illness, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current BCLS certificate upon hire.

Pay Transparency

Paradise Valley 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 $28.62 to $42.47. 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
• Variable

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

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