Advanced Licensed Clinical Social Worker - NICU, L&D, Maternity (Johnson Center)

Company Description At Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, we know world‑renowned care begins with world‑class caring. We combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family‑centered care. Our caregivers receive continuing education and use state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. We need caring, committed people on our team – like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Job ID: LP_010401‑2655210 Job Description JOB SUMMARY This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. The Advanced Licensed Clinical Social Worker is the Advanced level LCSW. Positions involve intensive social work services requiring mature professional judgment and flexible use of a wide range of social work skills. Complex diagnostic skills and intervention plans are essential. The Advanced LCSW performs services in serious and complex cases with full professional responsibility for a wide range of psycho‑social and environmental barriers. Minimal supervision is required; the Advanced LCSW exercises independent clinical judgment, serves as a role model and resource, and drives departmental goals and development. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed. They are not comprehensive and employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements, including cultural diversity sensitivity, patient care, patient rights, ethical treatment, safety, security, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, ongoing education, communication, and adherence to safety and quality programs. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. Prepares and maintains electronic medical records in accordance with department and/or health system policies. Provides written and oral reports and hand‑offs. Conducts psychosocial assessment of patients/families upon admission, annually, and/or as clinically indicated to evaluate social, emotional, and physical needs by applying social work theories and techniques. Identifies and addresses barriers to care. Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams to devise, develop, and implement patient/family psychosocial treatment plans, coordinating referrals to specialty and social services including entitlement programs and other care delivery systems, while recording progress notes and continuity of care. Helps patients/families cope with environmental and psychological issues of illness. Manages independently assigned caseload with varying clinical acuity. Engages in case finding for patients/families with potential psychosocial needs; attends team conferences and participates in interdisciplinary rounds as needed. Provides supportive counseling, grief counseling, crisis intervention, and other therapeutic services to assist patients and families in facing challenges such as coping with illness and processing medical information and changes in functioning and care needs. Provides psychoeducation to patients and families regarding adaptation to the patient's diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or prognosis. Assists patients and families in transitioning from youth to adult services. In addition to independently managing a caseload, an Advanced Licensed Clinical Social Worker is required to significantly contribute to the overall mission and objectives of the department and hospital. These activities will be assigned by the leader and may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides clinical supervision of an unlicensed MSW, fellow, or student. This may be group supervision, dyad and/or triad model, as allowed by BBS. Trains and on‑boards new employees. Supports members of their pod with procedural questions and complex cases. Represents the department or pod in various hospital meetings to provide subject‑matter expertise (e.g., workflow, quality/continuous improvement projects). Provides educational presentations in partnership with the department's Clinical Educational Specialist to offer continuing educational opportunities for other staff. Assigns cases to members of their pods. Conducts Department quality assurance tasks such as chart review and competency reviews. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications, is qualifying. Education: Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE‑accredited college or university program or equivalent (as demonstrated by licensure). Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience. License/Certification: Valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. KNOWLEDGE Ability to apply theories, principles, and practices of medical social work and of social services delivery systems in a hospital or medical center setting. Ability to assess needs of patients and families utilizing a data‑based approach. Ability to manage a difficult and complex caseload while performing additional duties; maintain confidentiality of information and determine the appropriate course of action in emergencies and other stressful situations. Ability to provide written case narratives and reports. Ability to apply effective assessment, interviewing, counseling techniques, and equitable distribution of resources. Knowledge of medical center resources to access and provide patient care needs and act on behalf of clients to obtain necessary services. Knowledge of and sensitivity to the significance of cultural considerations of LPCH's patient population. Knowledge of child development and the impact of injury and illness. Knowledge of family dynamics and the impact of injury, illness and loss. Knowledge of the application of interventions founded in trauma‑informed, family‑centered, and strength‑based philosophies to address an array of coping styles seen in patients and families. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Additional Information Pay Range: Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range. Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $57.69 to $64.68. Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr