Medical Social Worker III LCSW, Part time 20 hours, Night Shift 12 am to 830am

Kaiser Permanente • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Medical Social Worker III provides assessments, 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.

Requirements

• One (1) year experience working as a MSW in medical acute care setting or as part of a medical team.
• Masters Degree in Social Work issued by a school accredited by the Counsel of Social Work Education.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California).
• For End of Life Option positions: Minimum one (1) year of experience, within the last three (3) years, working as a MSW in end of life care and counseling.
• Current CA Drivers License, clear driving record for the past two (2) years and proof of automobile insurance as required by law.
• BLS card required.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Provides quality 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 crisis intervention/treatment to adults, children and families in emergent situations including assessment, counseling, information/referral and providing consultation to physicians and healthcare team.
• Provides a professional interpretation of patients condition and recommends appropriate psycho-social intervention(s) and/or treatment plan.
• Develops culturally sensitive assessment that reflects department standards.
• Provides appropriate counseling services to patient 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 adjustments to medical illness, individually, in classes or groups.
• Takes responsibility for implementation of social work knowledge and values, standards of practice and enhancement of professional skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and observes department policies and procedures.
• Utilizes formal and informal education opportunities to increase professional knowledge base.
• Demonstrates the integration of clinical social work theory into practice.
• Functions as an effective team member, consultant, and liaison to medical, nursing, ancillary staff, and to community agencies.
• Educates physicians and staff regarding the role of the social worker and the importance of addressing bio-psychosocial issues for quality patient care and services.
• Demonstrates professional behavior and interventions consistent with departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient access, and meets established standards for effectiveness and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

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