SOCIAL WORKER (MSW)

Company:	California Hospital Medical Center Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (49)
Job Location(s):	Los Angeles
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Education:	Associate Degree
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Social Services/Community, Hospital Positions

Position Description

TITLE (REQ ID):	SOCIAL WORKER (MSW) (94642)

DEPARTMENT:	SOCIAL WORKER

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:	PER DIEM

SHIFT:	NIGHT

HOURS PER PAY PERIOD:	0

SHIFT HOURS:	8HOUR

FACILITY:	CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MED CNTR -

LOCATION:	LOS ANGELES, CA


FACILITY INFORMATION



POSITION REQUIREMENTS

JOB SUMMARY: All employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision and values of the organization. The person doing this job is responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost-effective manner. A social worker helps people achieve more adequate, satisfying and productive social adjustments through the application of social work principles and methods, which includes, but is not limited to: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (List essential functions in order of responsibility) 1. Age-appropriate, psychosocial evaluation and treatment: newborn, child, and adolescents, adult, elderly. 2. Counsels using applied psychotherapy of a non-medical nature with individuals, families, or groups. 3. Provides information and referral services; 4. Provides or arranging for provision of social services; 5. Explains or interpreting the psychosocial aspects in the situations of individuals, families, or groups; 6. Helps communities: to organize, to provide, or to improve social or health services 7. Assumes the discharge planning functions for complicated cases that require greater than 30 minutes of time for completion. 8. Performs other duties as assigned. The above statements reflect the essential functions considered necessary to describe the principal content of the job. They are not intended to be a complete statement of all work requirements or duties that may be inherent in the job. The following job accountabilities are non-essential and may be reassigned: The responsibility of CHMC social workers are (but not limited to)the following: 1. Case finding and high-risk screening 2. Attends and participates in team meetings/rounds or assigned committees 3. Participates in Community Outreach activities 4. Assist with training staff, interns and volunteers 5. Participates in Performance Improvement Activities, as assigned 6. Maintain department specific patient records: face sheet and productivity information 7. Completes and submit mandated reporting documentation within 24-48 hrs. 8. Provides appropriate information and referral 9. Provides consultation to staff and outside agencies 10. Documentation in patient’s medical records (filed within 24 hours) 11. Formulate & implement age-appropriate, population specific, culturally, spiritually sensitive, individualized care plan 12. Assess/identity and provides services to meet the educational needs of patients, surrogate decision makers and families The following job accountabilities are not job-specific and apply to any CHMC employee: 1. Demonstrates active participation to Performance Improvement process and activities of the department. 2. Demonstrates flexibility and dependability in individual assignments to meet the needs of the department. 3. Demonstrates adherence to the SOC. 4. Completes and turns in the SOC acknowledgement card 5. Fulfills compliance education requirements as directed by the compliance department or department management. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING: (include Licenses and Professional Affiliations) Experience: Minimum 1-year experience in health/medical setting Education: Master’s degree in Social Work/Welfare required. Specialized Training: Psychiatric Social Work Licensure: Registered with BBS as Associate Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE IN: 1. Human Behavior and Development 2. Psychodynamic and Psychosocial Theories 3. Social Policies and Research (i.e. Needs Assessment) 4. Psychopathologies 5. Crisis Intervention 6. Community Organizations and Resources 7. Discharge Planning Process 8. Social Case Management Principles 9. Entitlement Programs 10. Patient Rights 11. Regulatory Requirements for Mandated Reporting: Child Abuse and Neglect, Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse and Neglect 12. Cultural Diversity & Sensitivity SKILLS IN: 1. Age-appropriate psychosocial assessment and diagnosis 2. Counseling: individual, marital and groups 3. Formulating, implementing and monitoring outcome of age-specific psycho-social care or treatment plan 4. Advocacy 5. Patient, family and staff education 6. Collaboration and consultation 7. Problem-Solving 8. Effective, timely and responsible Communication: Written and Oral 9. Conflict resolution 10. Negotiation 11. Prioritizing cases and assignments 12. Community Outreach 13. Networking PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Key for Physical Demands/Work Environment: Continuous 66 to 100% of the time Frequent 33 to 65% of the time Occasional 0 to 32% of the time * Primarily an inside/office environment, well lighted and ventilated. * Activities require good health, emotional stability and physical ability to move freely and quickly. * Continuous contact with public and staff under a variety of circumstances. Requires ability to communicate clearly in English (verbal and written) for effective communication with other staff members, community members, and job applicants of all social and economic levels from a diverse cultural and ethnic population. * Subject to many interruptions and frequent pressure from multiple calls, inquiries and time-sensitive activities/deadlines. * Requires manual dexterity and hearing/visual acuity sufficient to effectively perform the duties inherent to the position, including operation of equipment of varying degrees of complexity. * Frequent walking and standing. * Occasional use of computer for report preparation, etc. requiring focused concentration * Frequent use of bilateral upper extremities and hands in forward reaching activities; occasional reaching at shoulder level and overhead. * Occasional squatting, kneeling, climbing and/or bending. * Occasional light to medium lifting and carrying (from one to 25 pounds); occasional lifting and short distance carrying of heavier items (up to 40-50 pounds) with or without assistance. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: * Must answer pages and carry a beeper/pager. * Local travel may be required. AGE/CULTURAL POPULATION SERVICED BY THIS POSITION: If contact is required, patients are treated with care and compassion and with special regard for age / cultural specific considerations. Utilizes appropriate methods for interacting sensitively, effectively, and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyle preferences. Identifies the role of cultural, social, and behavioral factors in determining the delivery of medical health services. Develops and adapts approaches to problems that take into account cultural differences. ? Newborn (0-1 yr.) ? Adult (16-64 yr.) ? Newborn - Geriatric ? Pediatric (1-15 yr.) ? Geriatric/Senior (64+ yr.) ? Other ? No Direct Patient Contact under normal circumstances