Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
Continuously complies with department quality control/assurance processes.
Documents psychosocial assessment in accordance with expectations required of the LCSW and effectively prioritizes clinical interventions according to acuity level of psychosocial needs.
Proactive in avoiding delays in the implementation of the treatment plan to support anticipated discharge date.
Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide education, resources and referrals to patient/families and caretakers.
Maintains knowledge and ethical practices concerning patient rights, confidentiality, self-determination.
Facilitates conferences to enhance communication between providers and the patients and family.
Assures that psychosocial and socioeconomic needs are addressed in the treatment and/or discharge plan.
Understands and applies appropriate, culturally competent interventions related to death and dying and to decision making issues at the end-of-life.
Ability to be at work and on time.
Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications/Work Experience
2 years of Acute Hospital experience as an LCSW highly preferred.
Community Licensed Social Work experience desirable.
Education/Licensure/Certification
Master’s degree from an accredited School of Social Work required.
Current California LCSW license required.
Knowledge of DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) preferred.
