Social Worker, LCSW

MemorialCare • Long Beach, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides interventions to remove psychosocial barriers that prevent safe and timely transition through the continuum of care. The role advocates for patients’ control over treatment and self-determination. Based on departmental needs, the LCSW also provides clinical and casework supervision to staff.

The position independently manages an assigned patient caseload, assessing social, emotional, financial, and cultural factors that may affect diagnosis and treatment. It uses therapeutic and intervention modalities to address complex psychosocial needs, coordinates care with healthcare professionals and community agencies, and supports patients and families through crisis intervention, education, referrals, and discharge planning. The LCSW works on the medical-center campus, is on call on a rotational basis, and documents assessments and interventions in the Electronic Medical Record at the point of service.

This is a full-time, day-shift role in Social Work Services in Long Beach. The listed annual pay range is $98,924.80–$143,395.20. Pay placement depends on factors including relevant experience and qualifications; additional compensation may be available, such as shift differentials, extra-shift incentives, and bonuses. MemorialCare describes itself as a nonprofit integrated health system serving Orange and Los Angeles Counties and emphasizes professional development, collaboration, accountability, respect, innovation, and teamwork. The employer offers health insurance plan options for employees and their dependents.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• California Children’s Services paneling required within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to be at work and on time.
• Ability to work on the medical-center campus to respond to crises and support the medical team, peers, and staff.
• Ability to participate in rotational on-call coverage as directed by the Department Director.
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and directives; interact positively and constructively; and prioritize and multitask.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of direct social work experience in an acute healthcare setting.
• Ability to provide clinical and casework supervision to MSW colleagues.
• Ability to serve as a field supervisor and/or preceptor to MSW student interns.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage an assigned patient caseload and assess social, emotional, financial, and cultural factors relevant to diagnosis and treatment.
• Use therapeutic and intervention modalities to address psychosocial barriers to safe and timely transitions through the continuum of care.
• Coordinate healthcare-team responses to protective-service issues, life-care decisions, and advance directives; manage treatment plans for high-risk patients and provide crisis intervention.
• Collaborate with case managers and healthcare teams to provide education, resources, and referrals, and address psychosocial and socioeconomic needs in treatment and discharge plans.
• Coordinate care among healthcare professionals, services, and settings while respecting and maintaining patient and family rights.
• Provide ongoing education to the healthcare team about the social worker’s role and psychosocial issues related to patient care.
• Supervise assigned staff and provide weekly supervision to MSW social workers, social work interns, and volunteers; contribute to practice standards and service-delivery recommendations.
• Coordinate with patients, families, caretakers, and community agencies to establish resources that help prevent readmission and support effective use of private, public, and philanthropic funds.
• Complete psychosocial services promptly to avoid delays in treatment plans or discharge, and manage complex biopsychosocial cases.
• Work on the medical-center campus to respond to crises and support the medical team, peers, and staff; participate in rotational on-call coverage as directed by the Department Director.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and community agencies, consult and coordinate services, and participate in specialty rounds and patient-care conferences as appropriate.
• Plan care coordination for children whose discharge needs require support from community agencies; communicate with agencies to support continuity of services.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, supportive counseling, and interventions with patients and families, and document in the EMR at the point of service.
• Navigate systems and advocate to help patients access appropriate resources and services.
• Make mandated protective-services reports based on psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Address barriers to safe and timely discharge.
• Plan, initiate, and facilitate education and support groups for patients and families dealing with coping and psychosocial issues related to disease.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and directives; interact positively and constructively; prioritize and multitask; perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance plan options for employees and their dependents.
• Additional compensation may be available, including shift differentials, extra-shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level