Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Palliative (Full Time, Day)

Job Description

At NorthBay Health, the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for Palliative Care is a licensed clinician, who performs comprehensive psychosocial evaluations for patients. The LCSW develops, implements and monitors an individualized care plan in collaboration with the healthcare team.


Job Duties:

• Provides direct clinical social work service, crisis intervention, brief counseling, discharge planning, and case management services to the patient and the family.
• Ensures patients are transitioned to optimal level of care as quickly as possible.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with the patient, family, physician(s), nursing, and other healthcare team members to coordinate care.
• Collaborates with community partners to optimize patient health.
• Assesses social, emotional, spiritual and financial factors related to the patient's illness and initiates casework services to assist in resolving identified problems.
• Communicates appropriate information to care providers in the continuum of care.
• Documents assessment and interventions in patient's electronic record.
• Activities are consistent with NorthBay mission and values and in compliance with applicable regulations and NorthBay policies and procedures.
• Works under the supervision of the Manager of Home Health.

Qualifications

• Education: Master of Social Work degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
• Licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Experience: Six months previous work-related experience within the health care setting; or two or more years' experience in a health-related setting and familiar with community resources.
• Physical Effort: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee requires some driving, stair climbing, standing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting, periods of sitting and use of computer keyboard throughout the workday.
• Other: Attendance at evening and/or weekend group meetings, health fairs, etc., as requested. Participates in at least one MSW-related seminar yearly. Valid California driver's license, access to an operating automobile, with automobile insurance meeting agency guidelines. AHA or equivalent CPR required.

About Us

Interpersonal Skills and Values

Demonstrates NorthBay Health's True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why NorthBay Health

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1-5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

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