Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Full Time, Day)

Job Description

Job Description

At NorthBay Health, we are seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or experienced MSW to join our team in Fairfield, CA. This full-time, weekday position supports both inpatient units and Emergency Department mental health cases, with planned weekend/holiday coverage as needed. This role is ideal for a strong clinician passionate about behavioral health, care coordination, and supporting patients with complex psychosocial needs across the continuum of care. (Please note: supervision for LCSW hours is not available at this time.)

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct clinical social work services, including counseling, discharge planning, and case management for hospital patients and their families
• Perform comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments addressing emotional, psychological, social, financial, environmental, and follow-up referral needs
• Support Emergency Department mental health cases, including safety planning and intervention (training available for 5150 certification if needed)
• Initiate and discontinue 5150 involuntary psychiatric holds within NorthBay Medical Center, VacaValley Emergency Department, and inpatient units in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5150
• Manage psychosocially complex patients across the continuum of care by developing care plans, monitoring progress toward goals, and addressing barriers to length of stay and discharge
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, case managers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
• Facilitate integration with community-based resources and partner with external agencies to optimize patient health outcomes
• Communicate key patient information effectively across the continuum of care to support continuity and safe transitions
• Document all assessments, interventions, and care plans accurately in the electronic medical record
• Ensure all activities align with NorthBay Health’s mission, values, policies, procedures, and regulatory standards

At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.