Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Cottage Health • Santa Barbara, CA

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About The Position

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for its Medical Social Worker department. The role performs bio-psycho-social assessments, care coordination, clinical interventions, program development, and discharge planning. The social worker intervenes effectively with medically and psychosocially complex patients and understands complex dynamics related to each clinical situation. The role helps ensure that patients’ and families’ experiences adhere to Cottage Health’s Patient First Philosophy and align with the organization’s mission and vision.

Requirements

• Master’s in Social Work (MSW) degree 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.
• Provide care coordination and clinical interventions.
• Contribute to program development and discharge planning.
• Intervene effectively with medically and psychosocially complex patients.
• Understand complex dynamics related to patients’ clinical situations.
• Help ensure patient and family experiences adhere to Cottage Health’s Patient First Philosophy and the organization’s mission and vision.

What This Job Offers

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