Social Worker LCSW

Social Worker (LCSW)The 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. The 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 careIdentify patient's specific needs, coordinating linkage with community agencies, in-home services, and institutional short-term and long-term placement for continuing careAssist patient and/or family and all members of the healthcare team in the discharge planning processContributes to the monitoring of the quality and appropriateness of patient care deliveredParticipates in the reporting and analysis of patient satisfaction survey dataPromotes and provides for optimum patient outcomes through the use of social services scope of practice and scope of serviceComplete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during the patient's length of stayEducation/Training/Experience:CA Licensed Clinical Social WorkerOne (1) year experience as LCSW in an acute care environmentExperience in Behavioral Health Unit preferredUnderstands the relationship of hospital utilization review, care coordination, patient access, discharge planning, and acute care and community-based social servicesExcellent listening and interpersonal skillsAbove average verbal and written communication skillsAbility to handle griefStrong problem-solving skillsAbility to exercise professional judgement in performing day-to-day activities, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures