Social Work - Social Services Practitioner (MSW)

Social Services Practitioner (MSW)Profession: Social Work Specialty: Social Services Practitioner (MSW) Job Type: Travel Minimum Guaranteed Hours: 40 Jobs Notes: Vallejo Location - Day Shift, 8am - 4:30 M-F. Flexibility for weekend coverage nice, doesn't happen often. Only considering LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC. Psych/Behavioral experience preferred. BLS required. CPI training offered onsite. BSW would even be considered.Job Summary: Renders clinical psychosocial services to the patients and their families of all ages (neonate to geriatric). Assesses patient’s psychosocial needs and makes referrals to appropriate facilities or community agencies; and provides crisis intervention and bereavement counseling.Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required Master’s Degree in social work or equivalent combination of education/experience: Required Three years’ experience in a social agency, hospital, or other organization dealing with health and/or welfare: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): Preferred Department Specific License/Certifications: Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM): Required Essential Functions: Utilizes effective problem solving strategies to reach decisions, take appropriate action and follow-through within assigned scope of responsibility. Provides consultation and counseling with patients, families, staff, and others in the service of patients Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary meetings and activities. Obtains or coordinates resources from community, social, health and welfare agencies. Provides training for nursing staff to intervene during on-call hours and weekends. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.