Social Worker LCSW

CHOC Children's; Orange, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC Children's in Orange, California, seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I to deliver social services within a collaborative care team. The role aims to maximize health outcomes by assessing the patient and family, offering education and counseling, and linking to community resources.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work and an LCSW; RQI Responder certification within six months and preferred bilingual ability in Spanish/Vietnamese.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• RQI Responder – American Heart Association within six months of hire/transfer.
• ACM or CCM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver social services through a collaborative process with patient, family, providers, and community.
• Assess patients and families, educate and counsel, and link to community resources.
• Advocate within the health system and contribute to quality improvement activities.
• Mentor staff and participate in program development and quality initiatives.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Mental health

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal communication

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Teamwork

Cultural humility

Time management

Clinical ethics

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Work Location Orange, California Work Shift Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Environmental Sustainability Statement Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

Job Summary

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker I is responsible for the delivery of social services through a collaborative process, including the patient and family, ancillary care, providers, and the community. The goal of the Social Worker is to maximize the ability of the patient and family to achieve optimal health and behavioral health outcomes. Social Workers assess the patient and family, advocate within the health system, providing education and counseling, and link patients and families to community resources to meet their needs; contributes to the overall quality of the department through program development, mentoring, and/or quality improvement activities. This is a promotional position.

Pay Range Minimum $86,258 Midpoint $114,296 Maximum $142,334 Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• Required: Minimum three years of experience in a health/behavioral health care setting or social service setting serving children and families. Clinical supervision experience.
• Preferred: Three years of experience in a pediatric hospital.

Education

• Required: Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.

Specialized Skills

• Required: Working knowledge of and training in mental health, interpersonal violence, child welfare, motivational interviewing, and trauma informed care. Ability to work effectively under pressure due to changing priorities. Excellent interpersonal communication, including conflict resolution, problem solving, negotiation skills, and teamwork. Clinical knowledge of developmental stages, behavioral health, counseling techniques, and care planning. Strong cultural humility. Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to work independently. Exercises sound judgment and excellent social work ethics in interactions with physicians, patients and their families. Knowledge and skills necessary to communicate with internal and outside resources and agencies and facilitate connections to services.
• Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish/Vietnamese.

Licensure

• Required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); RQI Responder – American Heart Association (within six (6) months of hire/transfer).
• Preferred: ACM or CCM.

Work Environments

• Functional Demand: Sedentary - Very light energy level Lift 10 lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lbs. Push/pull 20 lbs. cart.
• Physical Activity Requirements: Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation Physical Activity Lifting Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35% Sensory Requirements: Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision Environment Requirements: Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.

Recognized year after year as national leader in employee engagement, and named one of the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, this is an exciting time to be at CHOC. Our campus is constantly growing and offering new state-of-the art programs and services as we continue to meet the needs of more than 250,000 children annually, making the opportunities for career enrichment endless. We offer highly competitive salary levels and benefits, but the personal growth and fulfillment you’ll find at CHOC, coupled with an inspiring mission to nurture, advance, and protect the health and well being of children, are perhaps the most valuable payouts of all. We hope you will join our dedicated and talented team of associates committed to the highest standards of care and making a difference in the lives of children in Orange County – and beyond.

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.