Social Worker (LCSW)

HiredFirst; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 38,573,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst seeks an LCSW for a 13-week hospital contract in California with potential extension. Duties include psychosocial assessments, discharge planning coordination, and counseling for patients and families throughout transitions.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work (CA) and at least 1 year in an acute/long-term medical setting; 2 years preferred. Schedule consists of 4 ten-hour days, with collaborative care planning and crisis intervention as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required in CA.
• One year experience in an acute or long term medical setting required.
• Two years' experience in an acute or long term medical setting preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments
• Coordinate with case management, nursing, and providers
• Provide counseling to patients and families
• Facilitate referrals to community resources

Skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

13 week contract with option to extend. 4 x 10's, Days.

Position Overview

Job Summary: Provides services to patients and their families to deal with needs incidental to their hospitalization. Provides counseling, support and assistance in making transition plans. Provides direction for routine aspects of non-medical problems of patients and their families. Assists with the planning and post-discharge of patients with outside agencies, nursing staff, and relatives. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Masters Degree in social work: Required in CA. One year experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Required Two years' experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Preferred Essential Functions: Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post Hospice or post inpatient care. Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate level of Hospice care. Refers to outpatient resources as appropriate. Initiates a plan of care and appropriate patient teaching. Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient. Develops Plan of Care (POC) based on patient assessment including, psychosocial factors that would impede the POC, clinical knowledge of appropriate theories of stages of human development, the impact of terminal illness, mental status and family dynamics. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

The LCSW will assess patients’ psychosocial needs, coordinate discharge planning, and provide crisis intervention and counseling services.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments

Coordinate with case management, nursing, and providers

Provide counseling to patients and families

Facilitate referrals to community resources

Qualifications

Knowledge of insurance and community resources