Medical Social Worker III - Social Services - Per Diem

Kern Medical•Bakersfield, CA

13d•$40 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Kern Medical is seeking a Medical Social Worker III, a per diem position, to supplement department staffing needs. This role requires availability for four (4) shifts per six (6) week scheduling period, with no guarantee of minimum hours. The Medical Social Worker III is an experienced level classification, distinguished by a higher level of licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). The position involves providing skilled services in areas such as counseling, medical social work, protective services, family services, community organization, and research. The role requires interviewing and counseling patients and relatives to assess social and emotional problems, planning for patient care, and providing casework and group work treatment. Additionally, the position involves counseling patients on rehabilitation and employment, performing assessments, participating in research and educational programs, and assisting with discharge transitions. The role also includes evaluating patient behavior, arranging follow-up care, preparing records and reports, and developing cultural competency programs and professional interviewing skills for residents. The incumbent must demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in caring for patients across all age groups.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain an active, valid and unrestricted License as a Clinical Social Worker as required by State of California
Two (2) years’ experience in a health care facility or experience working with a behavioral health population performing duties comparable to a Medical Social Worker I or II.
Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends and literature of Social Work
Knowledge of social, emotional, behavioral and economic implications of illness, disease, incapacitation and disfigurement
Knowledge of modern hospital organization and functions
Knowledge of general laws relating to health and welfare
Ability to evaluate information and form logical and sound conclusions
Ability to prepare reports and case records
Ability to maintain effective and cooperative relationships with professional personnel, patients and community agencies
Ability to interview and obtain accurate personal and psycho-social data for records
Appointees not possessing the American Heart Association Responder or Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire must successfully complete appropriate training and qualify for the RQI Responder certification within 60 days of employment.
As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Responder certification and competency.

Nice To Haves

If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

Responsibilities

Interviews and counsels patients and relatives in order to determine appropriateness of services, to determine extent of social and emotional problems, and to plan for patient’s illness and related problems
Evaluates problems and makes treatment plans
Interprets diagnosis and prognoses to patients and their families to insure best adjustment to hospitalization and/or medical condition
Provides casework and group work treatment for patients; conducts therapy groups
Counsels patients on rehabilitation and employment programs
Performs assessments and provides information for use in diagnosis and treatment
Participates in research projects, mental health educational programs, treatment intervention and assist in discharge transition
Observes effects of current policies and informs supervisor of gaps in the program
Participates in conferences , meetings and committees
Cooperates with other agencies to ensure adequate resources to assist in the patient's maximum level of functioning and adjustment
Evaluates patient’s community behavior and assists in determining a need for further treatment
Arranges for follow-up care
Prepares case records, reports and correspondence
Develops the cultural competency program in the internal medicine department
Develops professional interviewing skills for residents of the internal medicine department
Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of the newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient ranging up to 100+ years of age.
Performs other job-related duties as required.