Social Worker MSW (Per Diem) - Med/Surg - Los Angeles, CA

MSCCN; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Social Worker (MSW) for the Med/Surg unit to provide psychosocial support, evaluation, and discharge planning. Per diem role with opportunities to participate in education and program development alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a master’s in social work and experience in hospital settings; licensure as a CA LCSW is preferred but not required to apply. Per diem shifts offer flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Clinical Social Work experience in an acute care hospital preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Social Work with a master's degree.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA LCSW) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Psychosocial evaluation and treatment plan development.
• Crisis intervention and counseling for patients and families.
• Discharge planning and case coordination with care teams.
• Interdisciplinary discussions on psychosocial implications of illness.
• Develops relationships with community health and social services.

Skills

Clinical social work

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Education

MSW degree

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

At Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, the MSW Social Worker in our Med/Surg Unit will assist in providing a full range of social work services in collaboration with other Cedars-Sinai Medical Center staff to meet the psychosocial and discharge planning needs of patients/families/significant others. Active participation in Department's continuing education/staff development programs. Involved in program planning in assigned service areas along with the organization of social work activities. Provides social work services to patients and their families with psychosocial needs. To assure patients receive benefit from medical and/or psychiatric care and post-hospital planning.

• Psychosocial evaluation -- identification of problems affecting optimal patient care and the development of a treatment plan
• Crisis intervention
• Individual and family counseling
• Discharge planning and case coordination
• Interdisciplinary discussion of psychosocial implications of illness including consultation regarding treatments and resources designed to solve the problems of the patients
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies
• Initiates program planning and development in assigned services/programs
• Performs other related duties as directed

This is a Per Diem position.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Experience Requirements

• 2 years of Clinical Social Work experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred
• Med/Surg experience preferred

Educational Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Social Work with a master's degree

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA LCSW) preferred

Minimum Salary 53

Maximum Salary 53