LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Hourly - InpatientThis position works directly with patients and families in the Emergency Department (ED) or other crisis settings who have complex social situations or extensive psychosocial/mental health needs by assessing the situation providing necessary intervention and making appropriate referrals or recommendations. It is responsible for supporting the infrastructure necessary to develop and maintain a therapeutic environment for patients/families and staff members. It also provides expertise to staff on legal and ethical issues mandatory reporting and psychosocial factors related to the health status of patients. The LCSW also provides clinical leadership to the department and provides supervision to MSWs seeking licensure and graduate social work interns. This position requires flexibility of hours.EDUCATION: Master's Degree from a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or equivalent master's level degree.EXPERIENCE/TRAINING: Three to five years of recent relevant experience in the Emergency Department setting is preferred.LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Required: Current unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by State of CaliforniaSKILLS: Expertise in the management of difficult patient family and staff situations with particular knowledge of crisis management and intervention. Exemplary organization and problem solving skills. Leadership ability and collaborative style. Ability to manage activities and multiple priorities within complex systems. Comprehensive knowledge of age-appropriate assessment and interventions across all age groups.ADDENDUM: For social work coverage of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A psychosocial assessment shall be completed within two working days of admission or prior to discharge whichever comes first. The psychosocial assessment shall include an interview of at least one of the patient's parents or primary caretaker(s). The parent(s) or primary caretaker(s) shall be included as early as possible in the decision-making process(es) relating to the care of their child. A psychosocial assessment shall be completed on suspected child abuse/neglect patients within 24 hours of identification or suspicion or prior to discharge whichever comes first. A preliminary case service plan shall be developed with the parent(s) or primary caretaker(s) within three working day of admission to the PICU which shall include but not limited to assessment of the following: significant family stress factors environmental factors mental health factors and any other psychosocial factors and how these factors in the family will be addressed.Department: Social Work SvcsShift Duration: 12Primary Shift: NightsTime Type: Full timeLocation: 100 W California Blvd Pasadena CA 91105Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is 45.66 - 69.63. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials extra shift incentives bonuses etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. At Huntington Health we offer a highly competitive pay structure that is more rewarding than organizations that offer straight pay. Our compensation reflects the following premium structure for every shift:- Base rate paid for the first 8 hours of work in a day- 1.5x overtime pay for hours 8-12 worked in a workday.- 2x double-time pay for any hours beyond 12 in a workday. This ensures that employees are fairly compensated for the full length of their shift with enhanced pay as their workday progresses. The estimated blended hourly rate accounting for these premiums on a 12-hour shift ranges from 53.27 to 81.24.