Social Worker - Care Management

Job Opportunity At Adventist Health Simi ValleyCentered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening.Job Summary: Provides services to patients and their families to deal with needs incidental to their hospitalization. Provides counseling, support and assistance in making transition plans. Provides direction for routine aspects of non-medical problems of patients and their families. Assists with the planning and post-discharge of patients with outside agencies, nursing staff, and relatives.Job Requirements:Education and Work Experience: Master’s Degree in social work: Required in CA and HIOne year experience in an acute or long term medical setting: RequiredTwo years' experience in an acute or long term medical setting: PreferredEssential Functions:Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post Hospice or post inpatient care.Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate level of Hospice care.Refers to outpatient resources as appropriate.Initiates a plan of care and appropriate patient teaching.Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient.Develops Plan of Care (POC) based on patient assessment including, psychosocial factors that would impede the POC, clinical knowledge of appropriate theories of stages of human development, the impact of terminal illness, mental status and family dynamics.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.