Social Worker

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Social Worker LCSW to join our team at Mission Community Hospital. As a Social Worker LCSW, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive social work services to patients and their families. You will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans that address the psychosocial needs of patients. Your role will be critical in ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care and support during their hospital stay.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Current LCSW license in the state of California.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of psychosocial assessment and intervention techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with diverse patient populations.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and their families to identify their needs and develop care plans.
• Provide counseling and support to patients and their families to help them cope with the emotional and social impact of illness.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that patients receive comprehensive care that addresses their physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Advocate for patients and their families to ensure that their rights are respected and their needs are met.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all social work interventions and patient interactions.

Skills:

As a Social Worker LCSW, you will use your strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with patients and their families. You will also use your knowledge of psychosocial assessment and intervention techniques to develop care plans that address the unique needs of each patient. Your ability to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and advocate for patients will be critical in ensuring that they receive the highest quality of care. Additionally, your experience working with diverse patient populations and proficiency in Spanish will be beneficial in providing culturally sensitive care. Finally, your proficiency in EMR systems will enable you to maintain accurate and timely documentation of all social work interventions and patient interactions.