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Social Worker - PD - All - Social Work - MV
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$79,094 / year median in California
+12% projected growth
Job Description
- PD•All•Social Work•MV El Camino Hospital•4.
- $72.
Work Shift All Shifts:
8 hoursJob Description Job Responsibilities:
Completes psychosocial assessments of patients to evaluate patient needs. Supports patients and families to cope with hospitalization and/or new diagnosis. Provides support with crisis interventions, grief/bereavement counseling, facilitates family meetings and prepares reports and documents concerning patients. Collaborates with care providers including substance abuse navigators, psychiatrists and other specialists in developing treatment recommendations. Creates and updates a database of home and community-based psychosocial resources for assigned caseload and for use by the multidisciplinary team. Qualifications Master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work. Knowledge of Child Protection Service (CPS) and Adult Protection Service (APS) mandatory reporting laws. Two years' experience in the provision of social services and/or discharge planning in the post-acute care setting preferred. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and understanding of chronic and acute disease and how this impacts patients and families functioning. Advanced communication skills, models clear communication and conflict resolution skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical records license/certification/registration requirements. License/Certification/Registration Requirements None Ages of Patients Served This position will serve all age groups.Salary Range:
$54.18- $72.
- Duties performed mostly while sitting; walking and standing at times. Occasionally lift or carry up to 10 lbs. Uses hands and fingers.
- (Physical Requirements-United States of America)