Social Worker - LCSW Per Diem Evenings

Memorial Hospital of Gardena; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital of Gardena is seeking a Medical Social Worker with leadership capabilities to provide comprehensive social work services to patients and families. The role focuses on assessing psychosocial needs, coordinating discharge plans, and collaborating with physicians to optimize patient care outcomes.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Social Work and LCSW licensure. AHA BLS certification is required, with strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• LCSW licensure or eligibility preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct social work services and counseling to patients and families to enhance psychosocial well-being.
• Interview patients and families within 72 hours of admission to assess needs and develop written assessments.
• Communicate patient status and physician updates to the care team; ensure proper documentation.
• Develop and coordinate intervention plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Train and supervise staff; assist in scheduling and coordinating department operations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Education

Master's in Social Work

LCSW Licensure

Tools

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Memorial Hospital of Gardena
Gardena, CA 90247, USA

• On-site
• Hourly Range : $43.41 USD to $63.83 USD
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: SOCIA003973

Description

Job Summary:

Provides for a planned and systematic process for monitoring and evaluation of all patients, assessing the medical, financial, psychosocial, and physical needs after discharge from an acute hospital. Directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides social services to clients/patients as prescribed by the attending physician. Communicates with patients and their families to ensure every effort is directed toward helping them develop an adequate continuing care plan in preparation for discharge from the hospital. Assists patients and their families in resolving personal and environmental difficulties which predispose an individual to illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.

Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication .

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Essential Functions:

• Provides direct social work services and counseling to patients and families to enhance psychosocial functioning, spiritual, cultural, emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Interviews patients/family within 72 hours (or earlier if needed) of admission to determine the social psychological, financial, grief support, cultural, family and health need, to formulate a written assessment.
• Demonstrates timely physician notification of significant changes in patient’s condition, and other conditions requiring physician notification.
• Communicates pertinent data regarding patient status to appropriate health care professionals.
• Demonstrates proficiency in implementing physician’s orders without error. Confers with physician for clarification of order when necessary for accurate compliance.
• Develops a plan of intervention, based upon assessment, which addresses the patient’s physical and psychological problems, and in coordination with the recommendation of other health care disciplines involved in the patient’s plan of care.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary and independent patient care reviews, in-service training and research as appropriate.
• Demonstrates utilization of policy and procedure manuals to deliver care in an appropriate, efficient, and respectful manner.
• Consults and works with medical staff, nursing, and ancillary staff regarding functional status and needs of the patient.
• Trains and assists in the hiring of new LSCW or Medical Social Workers.
• Sets workflow plans and adheres to priorities outlined by leadership.
• Supervises and maintains working knowledge of daily assignments/tasks for other employees and equipment, supplies, and machines needed.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment.
• Performs administrative duties for coordination and operations of social workers and participates in and assists in the development of clinical and research protocols.
• Reports problems concerning staffing requirements, work methods, staff morale, etc. Coordinates with personnel of other departments regarding patient and/or staff related problems.
• Prepares the Department schedule, accepts sick calls as needed and modifies the schedule accordingly.
• Serves as a resource for employees regarding all pertinent software applications.
• Trains and assists in the hiring of new LCSW or Social Workers.
• Sets workflow plans and adheres to priorities outlined by leadership.
• Supervises and maintains working knowledge of daily assignments/tasks for other employees and equipment, supplies, and machines needed.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment. Performs administrative duties for coordination and operations of social workers and participates in and assists in the development of clinical and research protocols.
• Reports problems concerning staffing requirements, work methods, staff morale, etc. Coordinates with personnel of other departments regarding patient and/or staff related problems.
• Serves as a resource for employees regarding all pertinent software applications.
• Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
• Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members. Utilizes white boards for patient communication.
• Collaborates across disciplines to assist in coordination of patient care, including but not limited to patient transfer, discharge, referrals, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Acts with a sense of urgency when performing tasks.
• Basic unit/department maintenance such as keeping files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter.
• Reports on any equipment and or environmental issues for repair.
• Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
• Utilizes SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) when communicating with oncoming shift, physician communication and giving report to ancillary or other nursing services.
• Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
• Completes and attends monthly training assigned.
• May float to other areas of the hospital as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Behavioral Standards:

• Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; Expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displays a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, passion and care when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff members.
• Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential, embracing ingenuity to service our customers.

Communication/Knowledge:

• Wears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer’s and co-worker’s time; establishes and maintain effective relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Attends staff meetings; follows HIPAA guidelines; follows patient rights policy; complies with the compliance program; demonstrates knowledge of role in a disaster; demonstrates knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures; working knowledge of hospital emergency codes; always utilizes standard precautions in the clinical setting; safely manages the environment of care by demonstrating a working knowledge of the requirements of the: Life Safety program, Utilities Management program, Hazardous Materials program, Emergency Preparedness program, Safety Management program, Medical Equipment Management program, Security Management program.

Qualifications/Experience:

• At least three (3) years’ experience as a Medical Social Worker in a general acute healthcare setting.
• At least one (1) years’ experience in a leadership role within the healthcare setting a plus.
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills.
• A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within health care.

Education

Required

Masters or better in Social Work.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

AHA BLS Basic Life Supp

LCSW Licen Clin Soc Wrker

Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer
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