Social Worker, Lcsw

Social Worker, LCSW Job Details:

The individual in this position performs psychosocial assessments and develops a plan to meet the needs of patients with complex social issue/problems and arranges post-discharge services for patients as needed.

Required qualifications: Master's degree in social work from an accredited program. Upon hire: California Clinical Social Worker License 2 years of experience in healthcare related field (Acute, Ambulatory, or Post-Acute) 2 years of experience in Acute Care Management (Care Coordination) or successful completion of the Transitions in Practice (TIP) program for Care Managers. This individual's responsibility will include:

a) assist with adoptions, abuse, and neglect cases, including making referrals to state and federal agencies

b) participate in the weekly Complex Case Review meeting and the daily patient care conferences

c) provide resources and make referrals to community agencies for ongoing counseling and or continued care

d) maintain an updated list of providers for post-discharge care

e) collaborative communication with post-discharge providers

f) update Case Managers on variance to post-discharge plans

g) monitor and provide reports to the DCM and hospital leadership as requested

h) maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements and community resources

i) and other duties as assigned. Under general direction of the Social Work Manager/LCSW, delivers age-appropriate social work care to patients and their caregivers, in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, and state and federal regulations.