Social Worker-MSW

Loma Linda University Health • Loma Linda, CA

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About The Position

The Social Worker-MSW assesses clients for initial transplant suitability and re-evaluates candidates as directed. The role provides diagnostic evaluation, individual, family, and group therapeutic counseling, and resource referrals to patients and their families. It also refers clients to community resources to support compliance with a complex, long-term medical regimen. Services may be provided at both LLUMC and LLUCH hospitals. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work.
• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Able to use a computer, printer, and software programs necessary for the position, and operate or troubleshoot basic office equipment.
• Able to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; follow policies consistently; remain calm and respond courteously under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, and accept direction.
• Able to manage complex interpersonal relations with patients and staff positively and effectively.
• Able to communicate in English professionally in person, in writing, and on the telephone; read and write legibly; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math; manage multiple assignments; compose written material; problem-solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information accurately; and pay close attention to detail.
• Able to distinguish colors as necessary; write, hear, read, and speak sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish workplace sounds; and see adequately to read computer screens and documents necessary to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Previous counseling experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients for initial transplant suitability and re-evaluate candidates as directed.
• Counsel clients and facilitate group therapy.
• Provide diagnostic evaluation and individual, family, and group therapeutic counseling to patients and their families.
• Refer clients to community resources to enhance compliance with a complex long-term medical regimen.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time