Social Worker, LCSW - Specialty Program Social Services - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker (LCSW) is responsible for assessment, treatment planning and provision of social work services to patients, families, groups and the interdisciplinary team. The LCSW social worker also provide supervision for graduate master level students as assigned and supervision of MSW employees requiring supervision for all clinical activities. Provides psychosocial services in individual, family, and group formats. This role involves working collaboratively with Case Managers on discharge planning issues and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The University of Southern California is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, offering a dynamic and diverse environment.

Requirements

Master's degree Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work
2 years Experience in a medical setting
1 year Experience within a cancer setting
Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills
Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients
Able to function independently and as a member of a team
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW (CA DCA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Responsibilities

Assessment, treatment planning and provision of social work services to patients, families, groups and the interdisciplinary team
Provide supervision for graduate master level students as assigned
Provide supervision of MSW employees requiring supervision for all clinical activities
Provide psychosocial services in individual, family, and group formats
Complete Psychosocial Assessment in a timely manner, using theoretical knowledge of human behavior, psychosocial factors having an impact on treatment outcome and an understanding of potential ethical/risk issues
Clinical intervention, including supportive counseling with patients and families, linkage and referral to community agencies and services, facilitating family conferences, helping families to cope with difficult decisions, i.e. hospice, DNR, placement
Assist families with communicating their concerns to the patient’s physicians
Work collaboratively with Case Managers on discharge planning issues
Provide group facilitation and program development
Triage/ Management of clinical caseload – demonstrate the ability to identify high risk situations, effectively manage caseload, and balance referrals, high risk admissions and ongoing patient care, requesting assistance from colleagues or manager as needed
Incorporate legal and ethical standards into all clinical assessments and interventions, i.e. suspected abuse or neglect, Tarasoff duty to warn, conservatorship, patient rights
Adhere to all Tenet Policies, Procedure and Practices in the area of Social Services
Complete Documentation per policy i.e. Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, Education Form, Advance Health Care Directive follow up form and Social Services Progress Notes
Provide In service to other hospital staff regarding the psychosocial issues of patient care, i.e. Lunch and Learns
Provide Social Service reports in a timely manner, i.e. PAS numbers, Case assignment by SW, Absence Approval requests, etc.
Participate in the development, monitoring and analysis of process and outcome indicators for the improvement of patient care (Quality Improvement)
Maintain competencies for hospital, age specific and job specific standards of care
Perform other duties as assigned, including Social Work Month activities, cancer specific support groups and educational programs for patients families, staff and volunteers