Social Worker-MSW

Loma Linda University Medical Center • Loma Linda, CA

49d

About The Position

The Social Worker-MSW assesses clients for initial transplant suitability and re-evaluates candidates as directed. Counsels clients and facilitates group therapy. Provides assistance to patients and their families in the forms diagnostic evaluation, individual, family & group therapeutic counseling and resource referral. Refers clients to community resources to enhance compliance with a complex long term medical regimen. These services may be provided for both the LLUMC and LLUCH hospitals. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work.
• Minimum one-year experience in clinical setting, previous counseling experience preferred.
• Able to use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position
• Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment
• Type 30 WPM without errors.
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others
• Follow policies consistently
• Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure
• Lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate
• Accept direction.
• Able to positively and effectively manage complex interpersonal relations with patients and staff.
• Able to read
• Write legibly
• Speak in English with professional quality
• Communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone
• Think critically
• Work independently and with minimal supervision
• Perform basic math functions
• Manage multiple assignments effectively
• Compose written material
• Work well under pressure
• Problem solve
• Organize and prioritize workload
• Recall information with accuracy
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Works independently without direct supervision.
• Able to distinguish colors as necessary
• Write, hear, read and speak sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone
• Identify and distinguish various sounds associated with workplace
• See adequately to read computer screens and written documents necessary to the position.

Nice To Haves

• previous counseling experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assesses clients for initial transplant suitability and re-evaluates candidates as directed.
• Counsels clients and facilitates group therapy.
• Provides assistance to patients and their families in the forms diagnostic evaluation, individual, family & group therapeutic counseling and resource referral.
• Refers clients to community resources to enhance compliance with a complex long term medical regimen.
• Performs other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services