LCSW Social Worker

Dignity Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 65,174 - 96,955; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health seeks a compassionate Social Worker to join Glendale Memorial Hospital’s Care Coordination Team. You will conduct assessments, develop care plans, and provide vital support to patients facing complex challenges. The role requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work, LCSW certification, and at least two years of clinical experience. This position offers competitive pay at $47.31 – $70.38 per hour, and you'll work in a supportive, patient-centered environment focusing on holistic care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of clinical and/or medical social work experience in a medical facility.
• Knowledge of behavioral and systems theories relevant to health care.
• Understanding of SSDI, SDI, and governmental/county programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient support.

Skills

Clinical social work

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Your next opportunity starts here! Join Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center Care Coordination Team: Guiding patients, shaping futures.

As our Social Worker, you will be a compassionate advocate, providing vital support and guidance to individuals and families facing complex challenges. Every day, you will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, provide counseling and crisis intervention, and connect clients to resources. You'll advocate for clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support and promote well-being.

• The Social Worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department patients.
• Dedicated to patient and family centered care, valuing self-determination, and skilled at managing multiple priorities while engaging in compassionate ethical problem-solving.
• As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans that integrate medical, social, and resource issues.
• Work collaboratively with all healthcare team members to implement treatment plans that support patient-centered care.
• Functions include crisis intervention, patient/family intervention, high-risk screening, brief counseling, referral for financial or other resource needs, and facilitation of family/patient meetings.
• Assist in post-acute placement on complex discharges and engage appropriate agencies or community resources when high-risk patients are identified.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with physicians, case managers, nursing staff, county agencies, community resources, patients, and families.
• Serve on hospital committees and present in-services to hospital staff.

Required

• At least two years of clinical and/or medical social work experience in a medical facility.
• Master’s Degree from a School of Social Work accredited by the CSWE.
• Knowledge of contemporary behavioral and systems theories relevant to health care; end-of-life dynamics; grief and bereavement counseling; substance abuse interventions; support for victims of abuse, neglect, or violence; community or financial resources for underserved or vulnerable populations.
• Understanding of SSDI, SDI, and other governmental/county requirements and programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OBRA and Title 22.
• Excellent customer service, presentation, communication, and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and maintain detail orientation.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Preferred

• One year of clinical and/or medical social work experience in an acute psychiatric facility.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334‑bed acute care nonprofit hospital serving over 70,000 patients annually. It offers Level III NICU, heart care, wound care, surgical services, and additional specializations. Recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer and Joint Commission‑certified Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Center.

Benefits and Compensation

Pay Range: $47.31 – $70.38 /hour