Clinical Social Worker LCSW Job at Dignity Health, Carmichael, CA

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  • Dignity Health
  • Carmichael, CA

Job Description

**Responsibilities** The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for inpatients, outpatients and emergency department patients. They are dedicated to patient and family centered care that values personal self-determination, skilled at managing multiple priorities at once, and engaging in creative, compassionate and ethical problem-solving. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, they perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans that integrate the medical, social and resource issues that impact individual patients, families and at risk populations. Clinical Social Workers are responsible for working collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plan of care for both individual patients and the medical community. The incumbent shall demonstrate behaviors consistent with the core (Mercy) values in support with Mercy San Juan Medical Center and the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health. + Performs psycho-emotional-social/environmental assessments on patients + Formulates plans for patients with social, emotional, and resource needs + Provides interventions and counsels patients and families for emotional, social and resource issues + Serves as the professional on the multi-disciplinary team that advocates for patient's perspective in planning for care + Maintains current clinical training and skills to provide competent care to: - Disadvantaged, Disenfranchised and Vulnerable Patient's and Families - Critically Ill - Traumatically Injured - Terminally Ill - End of Life situations - Maternal and Infant - Mentally Ill - Substance Abuse Issues + Manages caseload with timely response to referrals and high risk screening + Participates with RN Care Coordinator in developing optimal transition planning for patients following discharge. + Documents assessments and interventions in the medical record and/or care plan, in a clear, articulate manner and includes all information pertinent to the patient's disposition within the required timeframe. + Participates as part of the interdisciplinary team in patient care conferences and provides consultation to staff regarding psychosocial issues affecting patients' care and post-hospital situation. + Mobilizes resources to effect rapid and timely movement of the patient through the system and promotes timely and safe post-hospital care. + Assists patients/families in accessing services such as housing, personal care attendants, government entitlement programs, etc., to maximize potential for health maintenance post discharge + Makes referrals to appropriate community agencies to ensure complete and appropriate transitions of care post discharge. Develops and maintains a professional relationship with community health, welfare and social agencies. + Identifies, assesses and participates in transition planning for patients who are at risk for readmission **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements:** + At least two (2) years of clinical and/or medical social work experience required. + Master's Degree from a School of Social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education required + Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California required + Excellent customer service and presentation skills are a must .Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are essential. Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects effectively. Ability to work independently as needed with a high degree of detail orientation. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities **Overview** Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area's largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community's well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee- Replacement. **Pay Range** $66.19 - $66.19 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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