Social Worker-MSW

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Social Worker-MSW at Loma Linda University Health assesses clients for transplant suitability and re-evaluates candidates as directed. They counsel clients and facilitate group therapy, providing diagnostic evaluation, individual, family & group counseling, and resource referrals to support adherence to a complex long-term medical regimen.

Responsibilities may extend to both LLUMC and LLUCH hospitals; the role requires collaboration with patients, families, and the care team to improve

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in social work.
• Minimum one year experience in clinical setting required.
• Minimum one year of previous counseling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients for initial transplant suitability and re-evaluate candidates as directed.
• Counsels clients and facilitates group therapy.
• Provides diagnostic evaluation, individual, family & group counseling and resource referral.
• Refers clients to community resources to enhance compliance with a complex long term medical regimen.
• May provide services for LLUMC and LLUCH hospitals.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Multitasking

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Social Worker-MSW assesses clients for initial transplant suitability and re-evaluates candidates as directed. Counsels clients and facilitates group therapy. Provides assistance to patients and their families in the forms diagnostic evaluation, individual, family & group therapeutic counseling and resource referral. Refers clients to community resources to enhance compliance with a complex long term medical regimen. These services may be provided for both the LLUMC and LLUCH hospitals. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience:

Master's Degree in social work. Minimum one year experience in clinical setting required. Minimum one year of previous counseling experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

Able to use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position; operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; follow policies consistently; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to positively and effectively manage complex interpersonal relations with patients and staff. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently and with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; compose written material; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Works independently without direct supervision. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; write, hear, read and speak sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with workplace; see adequately to read computer screens and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications:

None

About Us

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.

About The Team

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

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