Medical Social Worker II - Associate MSW

Kaiser Permanente • Riverside, CA

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About The Position

The Medical Social Worker II provides assessment, coordination, and implementation/evaluation of professional social services to patients and their families in order to aid them in coping with social, emotional, and economic difficulties related to medical problems or which predispose to illness. This classification is distinguished from the Medical Social Worker I by its responsibility to treating the more difficult and complex cases such as but not limited to crisis intervention and behavior modification.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Social Work.
• Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (California).
• One year post masters experience in Medical Social Work required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Nice To Haves

• One-year experience in a health care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Provides quality counseling services by assessing patient/family system needs then developing and implementing treatment plans in accordance with departmental and medical center policies.
• Performs a bio-psychosocial assessment interview with patient, family, and/or significant other according to department policy and standards.
• Provides appropriate crises intervention/treatment to adults, children and families in emergent situations including assessment, counseling, information/referral and providing consultation to physicians and healthcare team.
• Develops culturally sensitive assessment that reflects departmental standards.
• Provides appropriate counseling services to patients and/or family based on clinical assessment and consistent with patients on-going medical condition/needs.
• Performs relevant patient and family advocacy services within KP and the community.
• Provides patient education on subjects related to psycho-social adjustment to medical illness, individually, in classes or groups.
• Demonstrates interdisciplinary approach, competent follow-up and communication of accurate information to team members.
• Educates physicians and staff regarding the role of the social worker and the importance of addressing bio- psychosocial issues for quality patient care and service.
• Maintains patient access, and meets established standards for effectiveness and efficiency.
• Spends at least 70% of time in direct service activity.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree