Social Worker I - Social Services

Chino Valley Medical Center•Chino, CA

1d•Onsite

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 address emotional, social, and practical challenges associated with hospitalization, illness, disability, trauma, and transitions to the next level of care. The Social Worker I works with physicians, nurses, case management, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with appropriate resources and support services and contribute to patient-centered care. The position provides emotional support, crisis intervention, counseling, information and referrals, and referrals for financial assistance and supportive services. It also involves case and milieu management, collecting information about psychosocial aspects of patient care, assisting with treatment-plan reevaluation, coordinating discharge planning, and completing required documentation and maintaining each client’s clinical record during their stay. Chino Valley Medical Center is a 112-bed community hospital established in 1972 in Chino, California. It provides services including emergency care, senior services, orthopedics, and surgical services. The hospital is part of Prime Healthcare and describes its commitment to quality, compassion, and community.

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 maintenance of current certification.
Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or a related field.
At least 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 available community resources and support services.
Support patients and families facing psychosocial challenges related to illness, hospitalization, disability, trauma, and transitions of care.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case management, and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
Participate in discharge planning and help address social barriers affecting a safe transition from the hospital.
Provide case management and milieu management.
Collect data regarding psychosocial aspects related to patient care and assist with reevaluation of treatment plans.
Advocate for patients and promote dignity, compassion, and respect throughout the care experience.
Complete necessary documentation and maintain each client’s clinical record during their length of stay in accordance with departmental and hospital requirements.