Social Worker MSW*

Job Description

MH: Case Management and Social- ( Unscheduled, Varied Shift) -

Job Summary: The Social Worker-Maters in Social Work (MSW) renders social services to patients, families and hospital staff by assessing patient's psychosocial needs and in collaboration with other disciplines, developing a treatment plan to resolve or diminish psychosocial issues which hinder or interrupt effective health care for the patient to include referrals to community agencies. Delivers social services to the emergency department, the intensive care unit, the medical and surgical unit, the maternal child health units, and the outpatient units of the hospital for age groups including infancy to geriatric. Provides on-call coverage after hours and on the weekends. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Master's Degree in Social Work required. Minimum three years experience in Social Work that has provided an opportunity to demonstrate competencies in leadership, clinical social work, education, and staff development required.

Knowledge and Skills: Able to write and speak with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Access; operate and troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; provide leadership; be assertive and consistent in enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple assignments simultaneously; compose written material; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place and patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Licensures and Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required.

About Us

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.

About the Team

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of diversity. We provide equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals requesting an accommodation due to a disability. If you need accommodation assistance with accessing our job listings or completing an application, or during any other phase of employment with us, please contact Human Resources Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta is a religiously-qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. No question on this application is asked for the purpose of unlawfully limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the hiring process, please notify Human Resource Management.

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