Medical Social Worker

Medical Social Worker Redlands, CA Job Details Per diem $32.42 - $57.20 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Master's degree in social work Direct patient care CPR Certification Mental health and behavioral care BLS Certification Licensed Clinical Social Worker Social work CPR Mid-level Master's degree Case management Mental health counseling Patient interaction Acute care Social Work Crisis intervention counseling Full Job Description Reporting to the Director of Social Services, this position provides social case work services to patients and their families when social and emotional problems interfere with "patients receiving maximum benefits," from their medical care. Crisis intervention and counseling are provided when emotional reaction to trauma and sudden loss inhibit family and significant others from successfully participating in appropriate decision - making on behalf of the patient and family. The social worker interprets patient's social and emotional problems to the attending physician and other professional personnel engaging in serving patients and plans jointly with them so that social work services will be an integrated part of patient care. Related duties include abuse reporting, resource referrals, statistics, conferences, in-services, and consultation . Ability to meet all job physical requirements as outlined in job description or as agreed through a work place accommodation.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work required. A minimum of 2 years' professional experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

LCSW preferred. Current CPR Certification required. For licensed clinical social worker, a 5150-certification preferred within 1 year of hire.