Social Worker I - Social Worker
About The Position
Chino Valley Medical Center is seeking a compassionate Social Worker I to join its Social Services team. The role supports patients and families as they navigate emotional, social, and practical challenges related to hospitalization and transitions to the next level of care. The Social Worker collaborates with physicians, nurses, case management, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to connect patients with appropriate resources and support services and contribute to coordinated, patient-centered care. The position provides emotional support, crisis intervention, counseling, information and referrals, and assistance accessing financial and supportive services. It also involves psychosocial case management, milieu management, data collection, participation in treatment-plan reevaluation, discharge planning, and maintaining clinical documentation throughout each patient’s stay. The position is per diem and scheduled for day shifts at Chino Valley Medical Center in Chino, California.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or another related field, or a master’s degree in Psychology.
- Current registration as an intern with a Board, as appropriate to education and licensing requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or a related field.
- Minimum of one year of inpatient or outpatient behavioral health experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide social services support to patients and families based on identified needs.
- Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling to patients and families.
- Provide information and referrals, including referrals for financial assistance and supportive services.
- Help patients and families navigate community resources and support services.
- Support patients and families dealing with psychosocial challenges related to illness, hospitalization, disability, trauma, and transitions of care.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case management, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Provide case management and milieu management and collect data regarding psychosocial aspects of patient care.
- Assist in reevaluating treatment plans.
- Participate in and coordinate discharge planning, including addressing social barriers to a safe transition from the hospital.
- Advocate for patients and promote dignity, compassion, and respect.
- Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical records during each client’s stay.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
