Social Worker LCSW - Per Diem, Day Shift at Adventist Health

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

60.45

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychosocial assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment planning, Discharge planning, Case management, Patient advocacy, Crisis intervention, Clinical documentation, Team leadership, Hospice care coordination, Family dynamics assessment, Mental health support, Substance abuse counseling, Interdisciplinary collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city. Job Summary: Provides psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as discharge planning to and consultation about patients and families to assist them and the health care team in coping with patient's hospitalization, illness, diagnosis, treatment, and/or life situation, including emotional, mental, and substance abuse disorders. Functions in a supervisory role as a team leader. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * Master’s Degree in social work: Required * One year experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Required * Two years' experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: * Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in state of practice: Required Essential Functions: * Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post Hospice or post inpatient care, ensuring that the required paperwork is completed. * Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate level of Hospice care. * Initiates a plan of care and appropriate patient teaching. Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient. * Develops social work 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. Documents relevant data accurately and in compliance with laws and regulations. * Actively participates in training and/or cross-training of duties. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

Provides psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and treatment while facilitating patient discharge plans. Acts as a team leader to assist patients and families in coping with hospitalization and illness.