Cedars-Sinai
Social Worker (MSW/LCSW) - Full time - Marina del Rey Hospital
Cedars-Sinai, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Social Worker (MSW/LCSW) – Full Time – Marina del Rey Hospital
Cedars‑Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital invites applicants to join our care team. We aim to exceed expectations with a service‑oriented attitude and seek excellence, courtesy, teamwork, respect, communication, and enthusiasm.
Responsibilities
Perform social work assessments and interventions for inpatient and Emergency Department patients.
Provide comprehensive assessments and develop plans integrating medical and social resources.
Conduct crisis intervention, patient/family intervention, high‑risk screening, brief counseling and refer to resources.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with physicians, case managers, nursing staff, county agencies, community resources, patients and patient representatives.
Assure integration and coordination of social service/discharge planning activities within the hospital system.
Develop specific, measurable, realistic plans and objectives to enhance social service delivery.
Perform psychosocial assessment and reassessment on all patients including pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and general populations.
Document patient care in accordance with current standards and policies.
Interact professionally with patients/families, involving them in the plan of care.
Communicate clearly with physicians and ancillary services; consult other departments to collaborate in patient care.
Coordinate and direct social services to meet patient needs and comply with hospital policy.
Provide resources and support to staff.
Execute consultative activities and recommend service delivery changes; act as liaison for Advance Care Planning, complex discharge planning, and biopsychosocial assessments.
Assess behavioral health patients and arrange evaluations, 5150 holds, psych transfers, and follow‑up.
Attend team rounds and participate in interdisciplinary collaboration; assist with recommendations from psychiatry and neuropsychology.
Use clinical judgment to address psychosocial barriers, coordinate discharge for complex cases and under‑resourced patients.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education
Master's Degree in Social Work (minimum).
Work Experience
At least 2 years of clinical social work experience (preferred).
Preferred 2 years in a hospital‑based medical setting, palliative or hospice care.
One year of MSW internship may be considered; discharge planning experience preferred.
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Responsibilities
Perform social work assessments and interventions for inpatient and Emergency Department patients.
Provide comprehensive assessments and develop plans integrating medical and social resources.
Conduct crisis intervention, patient/family intervention, high‑risk screening, brief counseling and refer to resources.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with physicians, case managers, nursing staff, county agencies, community resources, patients and patient representatives.
Assure integration and coordination of social service/discharge planning activities within the hospital system.
Develop specific, measurable, realistic plans and objectives to enhance social service delivery.
Perform psychosocial assessment and reassessment on all patients including pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and general populations.
Document patient care in accordance with current standards and policies.
Interact professionally with patients/families, involving them in the plan of care.
Communicate clearly with physicians and ancillary services; consult other departments to collaborate in patient care.
Coordinate and direct social services to meet patient needs and comply with hospital policy.
Provide resources and support to staff.
Execute consultative activities and recommend service delivery changes; act as liaison for Advance Care Planning, complex discharge planning, and biopsychosocial assessments.
Assess behavioral health patients and arrange evaluations, 5150 holds, psych transfers, and follow‑up.
Attend team rounds and participate in interdisciplinary collaboration; assist with recommendations from psychiatry and neuropsychology.
Use clinical judgment to address psychosocial barriers, coordinate discharge for complex cases and under‑resourced patients.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education
Master's Degree in Social Work (minimum).
Work Experience
At least 2 years of clinical social work experience (preferred).
Preferred 2 years in a hospital‑based medical setting, palliative or hospice care.
One year of MSW internship may be considered; discharge planning experience preferred.
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