Medical Social Worker III - Moreno Valley

Kaiser Permanente • Moreno Valley, CA

101d

About The Position

The Medical Social Worker III 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

• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in an acute care setting.
• Masters Degree in Social Work.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California)

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 knowledge of and observes department policies and procedures.
• Participates in Quality Management activities based on member needs, organizational goals, and professional standards.

What This Job Offers

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