Social Worker (LCSW) Job at HiredFirst, Lodi, CA

  • HiredFirst
  • Lodi, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Social Worker (LCSW) - Day shift

13 week contract with option to extend. 4 x 10's, Days.

Position Overview

Job Summary: Provides services to patients and their families to deal with needs incidental to their hospitalization. Provides counseling, support and assistance in making transition plans. Provides direction for routine aspects of non-medical problems of patients and their families. Assists with the planning and post-discharge of patients with outside agencies, nursing staff, and relatives. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Masters Degree in social work: Required in CA. One year experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Required Two years' experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Preferred Essential Functions: Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post Hospice or post inpatient care. Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate level of Hospice care. Refers to outpatient resources as appropriate. Initiates a plan of care and appropriate patient teaching. Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient. Develops Plan of Care (POC) based on patient assessment including, psychosocial factors that would impede the POC, clinical knowledge of appropriate theories of stages of human development, the impact of terminal illness, mental status and family dynamics. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

The LCSW will assess patients’ psychosocial needs, coordinate discharge planning, and provide crisis intervention and counseling services.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments

  • Develop safe and effective discharge plans

  • Coordinate with case management, nursing, and providers

  • Provide counseling to patients and families

  • Facilitate referrals to community resources

  • Maintain accurate documentation

Qualifications
  • Active California LCSW license required

  • Acute care hospital experience preferred

  • Strong discharge planning experience

  • Knowledge of insurance and community resources

Job Tags

Contract work, Work experience placement, Day shift

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