Social Worker MSW - Home Health

Dignity Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 63,534 - 75,533; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health is seeking a compassionate Social Worker in Santa Maria, California, to provide vital support to individuals and families. This role includes conducting psychosocial assessments, developing care plans, and advocating for clients by connecting them to community resources.

Applicants should have a Masters in Social Work, with a minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare setting. The position offers a pay range of $46.12 - $54.83 per hour, focusing on crisis intervention and positive client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work and one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Basic Life Support - CPR within 30 days of hire.
• California Driver's License upon hire.
• Auto Insurance upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients and families.
• Develop care plans and provide counseling and crisis intervention.
• Connect clients to appropriate resources and agencies.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Empathy

Crisis management

Knowledge of community resources

Education

Masters in Social Work

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

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 will advocate for clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support and promote well-being.

To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, strong knowledge of community resources, and proven crisis management abilities, fostering positive change and client empowerment.

• Performs psychosocial evaluations of patients and families, including a detailed psychosocial history.
• Assists the staff in evaluating environmental and psychological implications of illness; formulates a social casework diagnosis and utilizes this for patient care; develops plan for social service interventions and goals in collaboration with the patient and/or family and physician.
• Provides direct casework services for patients and families; implements physician-ordered social service interventions.
• Makes referrals to appropriate community agencies and provides follow-up to assure patients progress.
• Makes referrals to appropriate agencies in cases of suspected child/elder abuse.
• Provides crisis intervention to patients and staff.

Job Requirements

Required

• Masters in Social Work and one year social work experience in a healthcare setting, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days of hire.
• Driver's License: CA, upon hire.
• Auto Insurance, upon hire.

Preferred

• Home Health experience.

Pay Range

$46.12 - $54.83 /hour