Clinical Social Worker - Master of Social Work - Inpatient

Expectations:

This position works directly with patients and families who have complex social situations or extensive psychosocial/mental health needs by assessing the situation, providing necessary intervention and making appropriate referrals or recommendations. It is responsible for supporting the infrastructure necessary to develop and maintain a therapeutic environment for patients/families and staff members. It also provides expertise to staff on legal and ethical issues, mandatory reporting, and psychosocial factors related to the health status of patients. This position requires flexibility of hours.

EDUCATION:
Master's Degree from a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council of social Work Education.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
Three to five years of recent relevant experience is preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Required:
Current unrestricted California Children's Services (CCS) Paneling or within 6 months of hire/transfer if working in Maternal Child areas, providing services to infants and children up to age 21

SKILLS:
Expertise in the management of difficult patient, family and staff situations.
Exemplary organization and problem solving skills.
Leadership ability and collaborative style.
Ability to manage activities and multiple priorities within complex systems.
Ability to function in unstructured environments.
Tolerance for ambiguity, uncertainty and change.
Ability to work with all levels of personnel and team members.

Addendum:
For social work coverage of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit:
• A psychosocial assessment shall be completed within two working days of admission or prior to discharge, whichever comes first.
• The psychosocial assessment shall include an interview of at least one of the patient’s parents or primary caretaker(s). The parent(s) or primary caretaker(s) shall be included as early as possible in the decision-making process(es) relating to the care of their child.
• A psychosocial assessment shall be completed on suspected child abuse/neglect patients within 24 hours of identification or suspicion or prior to discharge, whichever comes first.
• A preliminary case service plan shall be developed with the parent(s) or primary caretaker(s) within three working day of admission to the PICU which shall include, but not be limited to, assessment of the following: significant family stress factors, environmental factors, mental health factors, and any other psychosocial factors, and how these factors in the family will be addressed.

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Job Title: Clinical Social Worker - Master of Social Work - Inpatient

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Department: Social Work Svcs

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Shift Duration: 12

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