SOCIAL WORKER (MA/LMSW) - Fixed-term

UHS•Glendale, CA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Fixed Term Social Worker (LCSW-A) in Glendale, CA. The Social Worker I is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment, guidance and discharge planning. The Social Worker I assists patients and their families in understanding and adjusting to diagnoses and potential treatments. Social Worker I can also help identify resources during treatment and after discharge. The Social Worker I effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team. The Social Worker I may be under the direct clinical supervision of a Social Worker II.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or similar field
Must have a valid provisional state license in Social Work (LCSW-A) as required by the state in which the Social Worker will be providing services; or as allowed by the governing state, the ability to work under the guidance of LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or similar field.
Preferred, minimum one year internship or experience in a similar position and/or industry
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature
Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols.
Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure
Proficient in software applications
Effective presentation skills
Ability to manage stress appropriately
Ability to make decisions under pressure
Ability to manager anger, fear, hostility and/or violence of others appropriately
Maintains a positive attitude/public image while in the facility and in all work-related activities outside the facility
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
Ability to write detailed correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and their families, Program leadership, employees, clients, providers, vendors, etc.
Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes
Communicates effectively with families, agencies and referral sources conveying a positive and professional image
Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered
Maintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications
Displays competent, effective interviewing and report-writing skills
Completes competent, clear progress notes and assessments according to program policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

minimum one year internship or experience in a similar position and/or industry

Responsibilities

At all times, conducts oneself ethically in accordance with all relevant standards and regulations
Maintains Knowledge of and demonstrates respect for patient rights
Works sufficient hours to ensure effective performance. Coordinates work hours with supervisor
Implements a treatment plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient’s symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data
Appropriately participates in referral development processes and activities as directed/requested
Actively involved in assessing patient progress and communicating results and trends to supervisor and treatment team
As directed, conducts individual psychotherapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and effective treatment techniques (under the guidance of a LCSW)
As directed, conducts family therapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displaying sufficient theoretical knowledge of family therapy principles/psychopathology and effective treatment techniques
As directed, conducts group therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of group therapy principles/psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques.
As directed, conducts activity therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of activity therapy principles/psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques.
As directed, conducts educational group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of subject matter and effective communication skills in presenting material
Provides group and individual therapies on weekends as directed by supervisor
Conducts therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs
Provides ongoing education to patients and families as needed.
Provides appropriate resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment.
Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with patient family, nursing staff and attending physician. Displays thorough knowledge of referral/placement process and available community resources and makes effective contact with disposition sources
Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures
Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams
Submits timely and accurate CQI+ outcome data on a weekly basis
Actively involved in measuring patient performance; communicates results and trends to supervisor
Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis in regard to concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
Attends Unit and Hospital meetings as directed
Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process
Actively participates in department processes as requested
Ensures facility is safe and reports deficiencies to the Program Director
Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered
Maintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications
Assists with ambulating and lifting patients as needed
Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, hospital and company competencies and training expectations
Participates as an active member of the Referral Development Team
If applicable, serves as the Coordinator of the IOP/OP Service line
If applicable, assigned to the Inpatient Program(s)
If applicable, assigned to the IOP Program(s)
If applicable, assigned to the PHP Program(s)
If applicable, assigned to the OP Program(s)
If applicable clinically supervised by an approved SW supervisor who is approved by Program Director or SW Director
Other duties as assigned