Medical Social Worker

Ventura•Ventura, CA

2d•$39 - $59

About The Position

Position Overview: Works to maximize social functioning of patients and families impacted by illness. Provides appropriate social service intervention as part of a multidisciplinary team in an effort to meet the total needs of the patient. The Medical Social Worker applies strengths-based and person centered philosophy of care. This position demonstrates practical application of social work core values.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent
One (1) year of clinical and/or medical social work experience

Nice To Haves

Current CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license
Previous experience as a social worker in an acute medical setting
Knowledge of contemporary behavioral and systems theories relevant to healthcare, end-of-life dynamics and interventions, grief and bereavement counseling, substance abuse identification and interventions, support for victims of abuse, neglect or violence
Knowledge of community or financial resources for underserved or vulnerable populations
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

Provides direct social work service and counseling of patients and their families.
Floats to other areas when needed.
Gathers appropriate data and formulates relevant assessment of patient and family’s medical, social, and emotional situations, using effective interviewing techniques, consultation with healthcare team and chart review.
Assesses and identifies the social determinants of health of patients.
Provides social work intervention and support for the complex social and emotional need of patients and their families.
Direct clinical services may include individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, facilitating education and linkage with resources to patients, families, and staff as indicated by the assessment and treatment plan.
Identifies and understands the behavioral and emotional factors underlying a patient’s illness.
Assesses and supports care coordination that meets individualized patient need.
Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of the medical situation and its impact on one's lifestyle.
Assists with discharge planning, and post-acute placement on complex discharges.
Accurately documents all assessments, plans, interventions, patient/family involvement, outside agency communications, interdisciplinary contacts and case closure according to social work and patient care area standards.
Flexible when assigned on other hospital floors/teams as needed by management.
Actively participates in department activities including regular staff meetings, committees and task forces.
Provides effective orientation, work direction, and guidance to less experienced social workers.
Performs other duties as assigned.