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PACIFICA HOSPITAL OF THE VALLEY

SOCIAL WORKER LCSW

PACIFICA HOSPITAL OF THE VALLEY, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Base pay range $40.00/hr - $48.00/hr

LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW)

is an integral member of the patient care team providing patients and family members with education and advice emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling to cope with a multiplicity of social and emotional issues that arise as a result of a hospital stay.

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW)

coordinates a variety of services including crisis intervention, bereavement, patient advocacy, referrals, prevention, education, discharge planning and implementation, and psychosocial assessments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborates with the healthcare team and involves patient and/or family in the development and implementation of plan of care

Identify patient’s specific needs, coordinating linkage with community agencies, in-home services, and institutional short-term and long-term placement for continuing care

Assist patient and/or family and all members of the healthcare team in the discharge planning process

Contributes to the monitoring of the quality and appropriateness of patient care delivered

Participates in the reporting and analysis of patient satisfaction survey data

Promotes and provides for optimum patient outcomes through the use of Social Services scope of practice and scope of service

Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during the patient’s length of stay

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker

One (1) year experience as LCSW in an acute care environment

Experience in Behavioral Health Unit preferred

Understands the relationship of hospital utilization review, care coordination, patient access, discharge planning, and acute care and community-based social services

Excellent listening and interpersonal skills

Above average verbal and written communication skills

Ability to handle grief

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to exercise professional judgment in performing day-to-day activities, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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