Social Worker-MSW

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker-MSW at Children's Hospital operates under the guidance of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is an essential part of the physician-directed healthcare team. This role involves the professional application of social work methodology and theory to practice. Key responsibilities include providing support to patients and families impacted by illness, injury, loss, grief, victimization, changes in lifestyle, or other situations that may impede their optimal functioning. The Social Worker-MSW is also responsible for conducting individualized and culturally sensitive comprehensive psychosocial assessments, and subsequently developing and implementing interventions, treatment strategies, and discharge plans based on these assessment findings. The position requires participation in weekend and holiday coverage, as well as on-call rotation when requested. Additionally, the Social Worker-MSW may be asked to provide coverage for other departments, such as pediatrics, adult services, clinics, and the emergency department. Fluency in both English and Spanish is highly preferred for this role.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in social work
• Able to read
• Write legibly
• Speak in English with professional quality
• Use computer and software programs necessary to the position
• Troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment
• Relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others
• Be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies
• Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure
• Lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate
• Accept direction
• Perform basic math functions
• Manage multiple assignments effectively
• Work well under pressure
• Problem solve
• Organize and prioritize workload
• Recall information with accuracy
• Pay close attention to detail
• Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care
• Hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone
• Identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care
• See adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position
• Discern temperature variances through touch

Nice To Haves

• Minimum two years of experience in acute care or clinic setting
• Able to communicate fluently in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Providing support for patients and families who are affected by illness and/or injury, loss, grief, victimization, change in life-style, or other situation that may impair their ability to function optimally
• Performing individualized and culturally sensitive comprehensive psychosocial assessments
• Developing and implementing interventions, treatment strategies, and discharge plans based on assessment findings
• Participating in weekend/holiday coverage and on-call rotation as requested
• Providing coverage for other departments when requested, e.g., peds/adults/clinics/ emergency department
• Performs other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees