Social Worker MSW

San Antonio Regional Hospital; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

San Antonio Regional Hospital is seeking a Social Worker to manage a daily caseload of patients requiring social service interventions. You will conduct psycho-social assessments and make recommendations for post-hospital care on patients with mental health concerns.

The role collaborates with discharge planning case managers and supports patients and families in coping with major medical illnesses. When stationed at the Center of Aging, you will provide appropriate outpatient referrals for

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited School of Social Work.
• One year acute hospital or medical social work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mental health disorder symptoms and treatment.
• Ability to develop safe discharge plans and evaluate patients with psychiatric disorders.
• Knowledge of community resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage a daily caseload of patients requiring social service interventions.
• Conduct psycho-social assessments and make recommendations for post-hospital care.
• Collaborate with discharge planning case managers.
• Assist patients and families with coping skills related to major medical illnesses.
• When stationed at the Center of Aging, provide appropriate outpatient referrals.

Skills

Psycho-social assessments

Discharge planning

Collaboration with case managers

Interpersonal communication

Computer literacy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Manage a daily caseload of patients that need a variety of social service interventions. Conduct psycho-social assessments and make recommendations for post hospital care on patients with mental health concerns. Work collaboratively with the case managers in the discharge planning process. Assist patient and their family and/or support systems with coping skills as it relates to major medical illnesses. When stationed at the Center of Aging, provide appropriate outpatient referrals for the presenting social service need.

Overview

Manage a daily caseload of patients that need a variety of social service interventions. Conduct psycho-social assessments and make recommendations for post hospital care on patients with mental health concerns. Work collaboratively with the case managers in the discharge planning process. Assist patient and their family and/or support systems with coping skills as it relates to major medical illnesses. When stationed at the Center of Aging, provide appropriate outpatient referrals for the presenting social service need.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Masters degree (MSW), from an accredited School of Social Work.

Experience: One year acute hospital experience or medical social work experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of mental health disorders symptoms and treatment. Ability to comply with mandatory reporting requirements, ability to evaluate/assess patients with psychiatric disorders and develop safe discharge plans. Knowledge of the relationship between medical illness and behavioral health problems related to short term interventions and solutions. Ability to conduct a variety of social work assessments and interventions. Knowledge of community resources.

License/Certifications: Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS card.

Equipment: Computer literate.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform essential physical job requirements.

PAY RANGE

$33.07 - $49.61

The posted pay range reflects the lowest to highest pay that was available for this position at the time of posting and may be subject to change. Salary offers are determined by candidate’s relevant experience and skills. For per diem positions, a standard rate is used based on market data and not the candidate’s individual experience.