Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Cottage Health • Santa Barbara, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in its Medical Social Worker department. The role performs bio-psycho-social assessments, care coordination, clinical interventions, program development, and discharge planning. The social worker effectively intervenes with medically and psychosocially complex patients and demonstrates an understanding of complex dynamics related to clinical situations. The role helps ensure that patients and families experience care consistent with Cottage Health’s Patient First Philosophy, Mission, and Vision.

Requirements

• Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited school of social work.
• Current California Clinical Social Work License (LCSW) required upon hire.
• California Children Services (CCS) paneling required within six months of hire.
• 1–2 years of relevant clinical social work experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Social Worker in Health Care (C-SWHC).
• 3–4 years of related experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform bio-psycho-social assessments.
• Coordinate patient care.
• Provide clinical interventions.
• Participate in program development.
• Plan patient discharges.
• Intervene effectively with medically and psychosocially complex patients.
• Help ensure the patient and family experience is consistent with Cottage Health’s Patient First Philosophy, Mission, and Vision.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable.
• Managers and above may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program.
• Cottage Health offers comprehensive Total Rewards; details are available at the linked careers page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level